Synonyms of modesty

modesty

noun

ˈmä-də-stē 

1

as in meekness

the absence of any feelings of being better than others

his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meekness
• humility
• humbleness
• demureness
• lowliness
• quietness
• directness
• down-to-earthness
• submissiveness
• deference
• passivity
• compliance
• naïveté
• acquiescence
• timidity
• ingenuousness
• submission
• bashfulness
• plainness
• diffidence
• timidness
• sheepishness
• reserve
• reservedness
• shyness
• simpleness
• resignedness
• mousiness
• retiringness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arrogance
• pride
• haughtiness
• assumption
• superiority
• egoism
• loftiness
• pretense
• imperiousness
• egotism
• conceit
• superciliousness
• attitude
• presumptuousness
• pomposity
• hauteur
• pretension
• pretentiousness
• assertiveness
• boldness
• pompousness
• pridefulness
• peremptoriness
• aggressiveness
• lordliness
• bumptiousness
• forwardness
• huffiness
• brashness
• overconfidence
• cheekiness
• swagger
• audaciousness
• impudence
• cockiness
• temerity
• cheek
• toploftiness
• cocksureness
• insolence
• vanity
• sauciness
• nerve
• impertinence
• boastfulness
• brassiness
• disdain
• swash
• self-satisfaction
• self-importance
• self-conceit
• condescension
• self-complacency
• self-opinion
• self-glorification
• scorn
• ostentation
• self-centeredness
• flamboyance
• vaingloriousness
• chest-thumping
• showiness
• ostentatiousness
• self-applause
• self-assumption
• self-partiality

2

as in purity

the quality or state of being morally pure

in this day and age, that's very becoming modesty in a teenager

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purity
• innocence
• virtue
• goodness
• chastity
• morality
• chasteness
• immaculacy
• righteousness
• decorum
• decency
• virtuousness
• rectitude
• probity
• propriety
• seemliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impurity
• unchastity
• evil
• immodesty
• wickedness
• sinfulness
• badness
• unrighteousness
• vulgarity
• unchasteness
• indecency
• impropriety

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of modesty

Like the rest of their clothing, shoes for the British royal family are about classic silhouettes, modesty and formality. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Her interest in what happened to my body when she was born knows no modesty or fear. — Miranda Rake, Parents, 25 Aug. 2026

The relentless state media campaign on the issue often cites prayer leaders who insist the hijab is part of Iranian cultural identity and that women should observe modesty. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

With quick feet, high IQ, and patience, Burkin carries a modesty that endears him to his teammates and coaches. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026