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modest

/ˈmɒdɪst/
mod · est ˈmɒd · ɪst
English Definition
adj. not too proud or confident about oneself
中文释义
谦虚的
Significado en Español
modesto
한국어 뜻
겸손한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiêm tốn
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Example Sentence

She remained modest despite her success.

尽管取得了成功,她依然很谦虚。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “modest”:

  1. A humble
  2. B arrogant
  3. C boastful
  4. D conceited
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A — humble. “modest” means adj. not too proud or confident about oneself

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Despite her great fame, the ______ singer never once bragged about her talent.

  1. A boastful
  2. B arrogant
  3. C modest
  4. D proud
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C — modest. “modest” means adj. not too proud or confident about oneself

Common questions about “modest”

What does “modest” mean?

modest — adj. not too proud or confident about oneself. In Chinese: 谦虚的.

How do you pronounce “modest”?

modest is pronounced /ˈmɒdɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mod · est.

How do you use “modest” in a sentence?

She remained modest despite her success. (尽管取得了成功,她依然很谦虚。)

What are synonyms for “modest”?

humble, unassuming, moderate — all close in meaning to modest (adj. not too proud or confident about oneself).

Is “modest” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. modest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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