Modesty

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Self-restraintPlay
Modesty involves downplaying one's achievements or abilities, often to be polite or avoid seeming arrogant. SlideDespite his success, he spoke of his accomplishments with modesty.
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The expectation of modesty can vary widely across cultures, affecting how one should express their abilities. SlideShe exhibited modesty about her fluency in multiple languages, knowing the cultural norms.
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UnderstatementPlay
Modesty can manifest as understatement where one intentionally minimizes the importance of something. SlideHe showed modesty by describing the marathon he won as 'just a little run'.