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Modesty
01
bescheidenheid
he quality of not being too proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements, and not drawing too much attention to oneself
Voorbeelden
Despite winning the award, she showed great modesty in her acceptance speech.
Ondanks het winnen van de prijs toonde ze grote bescheidenheid in haar dankwoord.
His modesty prevented him from boasting about his success in front of others.
Zijn bescheidenheid weerhield hem ervan om over zijn succes op te scheppen in het bijzijn van anderen.
02
bescheidenheid, ingetogenheid
formality and propriety of manner
Lexicale Boom
immodesty
modesty
modest
