modest
/ˈmɑdəst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: modester · modestest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Small, moderate in size.
Adjective
Examples
He earns a modest amount of money.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “modest” mean?
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
Is “modest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.