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Uncommonmodesty
The correct spelling is modesty.
How to pronounce modesty
/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/
nounIPA: /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/
Say it like: Mod-est-ee
The correct spelling is modesty. The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
- 2.Moderate behaviour; reserve.
- 3.(specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.
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