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Modesty
Self-restraint![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Modesty involves downplaying one's achievements or abilities, often to be polite or avoid seeming arrogant. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/PFYvqs7cdSA7RlMIaw5JOEYp3eg.webp)
Cultural Variation![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The expectation of modesty can vary widely across cultures, affecting how one should express their abilities. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/igLAYTTiU11GBaJmz1gxfxc4U.webp)
Understatement![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Modesty can manifest as understatement where one intentionally minimizes the importance of something. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/8TK9COLswJm0TAQ7N5G1A3bgXmw.webp)