Meaning of false modesty | Babel Free

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Although having a large ego is considered undesirable, at times it is proper to take credit where it is due rather than display false modesty.”

“At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which condescends, turning technicality into pabulum.”

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