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modest Antonyms

Opposite of modest

Because the opposite of modest shifts with each meaning, the 21 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's own abilities, achievements, or value; free from vanity, egotism, or boastfulness.

Usage Example

"Despite winning the prestigious international award, she remained boastful about her scientific contributions."

Strongest
boastful
arrogant
conceited
vain
Strong
egotistical
pretentious
haughty
pompous

• adjective (Context 2)

Relatively small, limited, or moderate in amount, rate, size, or scale; not large, extravagant, or ostentatious.

Usage Example

"The young couple bought a extravagant brick cottage on the outskirts of town and renovated it gradually."

Strongest
extravagant
lavish
ostentatious
Strong
grandiose
substantial
excessive
massive

• adjective (Context 3)

Showing or observing conventional standards of propriety, decency, or decorum in dress, speech, or conduct.

Usage Example

"Visitors to the historic temple are asked to wear immodest clothing that covers their shoulders and knees."

Strongest
immodest
indecent
Strong
improper
provocative
revealing
shameless

Similar words to modest

Words similar to modest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

humble
unassuming
moderate
self-effacing
decent
decorous
unpretentious
demure
See all synonyms of modest

• Nearby Words

modernize
modernizer
modernly
modest
modestly
modesty
modifiable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Modest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/modest
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