Modesty - English meaning

noun

The quality of being tolerated or allowed.

Usage examples:

What has changed is the social acceptability of such actions

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The quality of being satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of

Usage examples:

There have been debates about the acceptability of genetically modified foods., the correct accent …

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The quality of being very shy or easily embarrassed

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Their son was well behaved, but his bashfulness worried his parents., when she starts to sing, any …

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(especially in a woman) the quality of feigning shyness or modesty in an attempt to seem alluring.

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Behaviour in which someone intentionally tries to keep something secret

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The unwritten rules of political conduct demand a certain coyness., he commented on their coyness a…

noun

Behaviour that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.

Usage examples:

She had the decency to come and confess

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Behavior that is good, moral and acceptable in society

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[ + to infinitive ] she didn’t even have the decency to apologize.

noun

Behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.

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He had acted with the utmost decorum

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Behavior that is socially correct, calm, and polite

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The witness endured the lawyer’s badgering with remarkable decorum.

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(used especially of women) the quality of being quiet and well behaved

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Despite her demureness, she accepted his invitation., her high-necked dress suggested demureness.

noun

Impartial and just treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination.

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Part of my role is to ensure fairness to all parties

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The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable

Usage examples:

In all fairness, she deserves the award.

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The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

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He needs the humility to accept that their way may be better

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The feeling or attitude that you have no special importance that makes you better than others; lack of pride

Usage examples:

Grandma was a religious woman of deep humility.

noun

The fact or condition of being meek; submissiveness.

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All his best friends make fun of him for his meekness

noun

The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions.

Usage examples:

He urged them to show moderation

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The quality of doing something within reasonable limits

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You can eat whatever you want as long as it's in moderation., all parties will have to show great m…

noun

The fact that something becomes less in size, strength, or force

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We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.

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The quality of being simple, without decoration or without anything added

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There's something about the plainness of the design which i like., richness of decoration becomes m…

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Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals.

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He always behaved with the utmost propriety

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Correct moral behavior or actions

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Critics questioned the propriety of the senator’s appearance at a political fundraiser with a convi…

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Correct moral behaviour or actions

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The director insisted that there was no question as to the propriety of how the funds were raised.,…

verb

Retain for future use.

Usage examples:

Roll out half the dough and reserve the other half

noun

A supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.

Usage examples:

Australia has major coal, gas, and uranium reserves

noun

The quality of being reticent; reserve.

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The traditional emotional reticence of the british

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An unwillingness to do something or talk about something, for example because you are nervous or being careful

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His reticence about his past made them very suspicious., i think my dad had a certain reticence abo…

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A nervous or uncomfortable feeling that you have when you are worried about what people think about you or your actions

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Many adolescents suffer from crippling self-consciousness., after the first 10 minutes, people have…

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The quality of not making yourself noticeable, or not trying to get the attention of other people

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He has never been one for modesty or self-effacement.

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The fact or condition of being severe.

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Sentences should reflect the severity of the crime

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The quality of being very unkind or unpleasant

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The severity of her comments surprised everyone., you can’t imagine the severity of the heat here d…

noun

The quality or state of being shy.

Usage examples:

Gradually he overcame his natural shyness

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The condition of being shy

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His face went red with shyness when he walked into the crowded room.

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The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.

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For the sake of simplicity, this chapter will concentrate upon one theory

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The quality of being of a size that is less than normal or usual.

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Her delicate smallness was conducive to her career as a dancer

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The fact of being little in size or amount when compared with what is typical or average

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The smallness of the city often surprises first-time visitors., the event was a great success, desp…

noun

The state of being sober.

Usage examples:

The price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety

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The state or quality of being sober (= not drunk)

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This judge is known for his sobriety and fairness.

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Lack of courage or confidence.

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She believes everyone can overcome their timidity

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The quality of being shy and nervous

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We could not overcome our timidity to say that we loved each other., he said the policy was based o…