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modesty Synonyms

Another word for modesty

Choosing another word for modesty depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's own abilities, achievements, or importance; freedom from vanity or boastfulness.

Usage Example

"Despite winning the prestigious international award, she accepted the praise with genuine humility."

Strongest
humility
humbleness
unpretentiousness
self-effacement
Strong
diffidence
meekness
reserve

• noun (Context 2)

Behavior, manner, or dress intended to avoid impropriety, indecency, or the undue exposure of one's body.

Usage Example

"Visitors to the historic temple are asked to observe standards of decency in their attire."

Strongest
decency
propriety
decorum
Strong
demureness
chasteness
pudicity
Weak
prudery

• noun (Context 3)

Simplicity, moderation, or limitation in size, amount, scale, or cost.

Usage Example

"The moderation of their household budget required careful planning before making any major purchases."

Strongest
moderation
simplicity
Strong
restraint
plainness
frugality
smallness

Opposites of modesty

The opposite of modesty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

immodesty
arrogance
indecency
conceit
vanity
extravagance
lavishness
excess
See all opposites of modesty

• Nearby Words

modernly
modest
modestly
modesty
modifiable
modification
modifier

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Modesty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/modesty
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