modest - Definition | Dictionary definition of modest

Definition of modest

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

"a modest apartment"

"too modest to wear his medals"

Synonyms:: humble
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; retiring, unassuming
not arrogant or presuming

Antonyms:: immodest
having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc; domineering
tending to domineer; proud
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; disrespectful
exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; important
having or suggesting a consciousness of high position; overweening, uppity
presumptuously arrogant; show more antonyms...

not large but sufficient in size or amount

"a modest salary"

"modest inflation"

Synonyms:: small; moderate
being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

free from pomp or affectation

"comfortable but modest cottages"

not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

Synonyms:: decent
conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; coy, demure, overmodest
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way; shamefaced
extremely modest or shy

Antonyms:: immodest
offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance; indecent
offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters; show more antonyms...

low or inferior in station or quality

"a modest man of the people"