Modest
/ˈmɒdɪst/
Being modest means not bragging about your achievements and being happy with who you are without needing to show off. It's like when you win a game but still cheer for your friends and let them know t...
Examples
- She won the race, but she remained modest and said her friends helped her train.
- Even though he is good at soccer, he is modest and never brags about it.
- When she got an award, she gave credit to her teammates because she is modest.
Synonyms
humble
unpretentious
simple
reserved
quiet
down-to-earth
Antonyms
proud
boastful
showy
arrogant
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