modestie

Definitions of modestie
  1. noun
    formality and propriety of manner
    synonyms: discrétion, réserve
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    type of:
    bienséance, civilité, savoir-vivre
    correct or appropriate behavior
  2. noun
    feeling embarrassed due to modesty
    synonyms: timidité
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    type of:
    confusion, gêne
    the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
  3. noun
    freedom from vanity or conceit
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    types:
    pudibonderie
    excessive or affected modesty
    type of:
    bienséance, décence
    the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
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