The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities. / Moderate behaviour; reserve. / (specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.

plural of modesty

plural of modesty bit

(obsolete, rare) A modesty piece.

(criminal law, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Pakistan) molestation; indecent assault, especially against women

plural of outrage of modesty

Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.

plural of modesty panel

A thin screen of wood or metal that is attached to the front of a desk, organ, or similar items. The panel provides privacy for the person seated at the desk or organ, as it covers the upper part of the legs and cabling, and also provides structural support for the four legs of the furniture.

modesty panel