Immodest

/ɪˈmɑːdɪst/
adjective

Not modest, especially in terms of displaying bodily beauty or sexual attractiveness.

She was criticized for wearing an immodest dress at the formal event.
Visual representation of "immodest" - Not modest, especially in terms of displaying bodily beauty or sexual attractiveness.

Often appears as...

  • immodest dress
  • immodest behavior

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Disapproving

adjective

Showing too much self-confidence or pride.

His immodest claims about his success made people uncomfortable.
Visual representation of "immodest" - Showing too much self-confidence or pride.

Often appears as...

  • immodest claims
  • immodest self-promotion

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Not modest, especially in terms of displaying bodily beauty or sexual attractiveness.

She was criticized for wearing an immodest dress at the formal event.
Visual representation of "immodest" - Not modest, especially in terms of displaying bodily beauty or sexual attractiveness.

Often appears as...

  • immodest dress
  • immodest behavior

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Showing too much self-confidence or pride.

His immodest claims about his success made people uncomfortable.
Visual representation of "immodest" - Showing too much self-confidence or pride.

Often appears as...

  • immodest claims
  • immodest self-promotion

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Cultural Sensitivity

What is seen as immodest varies by culture, so be mindful of different standards.

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That skirt might be viewed as immodest in a conservative country.
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Formality Level

'Immodest' often suggests disapproval and is not typically used in casual conversation.

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The article discussed the actress's immodest attire with disapproval.
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Connotation

'Immodest' can imply excessive display of one's body, possibly suggesting sexual availability.

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Her immodest dancing raised eyebrows amongst the older guests.
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Cultural Sensitivity

What is seen as immodest varies by culture, so be mindful of different standards.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
That skirt might be viewed as immodest in a conservative country.
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Formality Level

'Immodest' often suggests disapproval and is not typically used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Formality Level
The article discussed the actress's immodest attire with disapproval.
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Connotation

'Immodest' can imply excessive display of one's body, possibly suggesting sexual availability.

Illustration for Connotation
Her immodest dancing raised eyebrows amongst the older guests.
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Cultural Sensitivity

What is seen as immodest varies by culture, so be mindful of different standards.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
That skirt might be viewed as immodest in a conservative country.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Formality Level

'Immodest' often suggests disapproval and is not typically used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Formality Level
The article discussed the actress's immodest attire with disapproval.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Connotation

'Immodest' can imply excessive display of one's body, possibly suggesting sexual availability.

Illustration for Connotation
Her immodest dancing raised eyebrows amongst the older guests.
Visual representation of the word "Immodest"

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Quote examples

Martin Landau

American Actor

I don't like to sound immodest, but I believe in what I can do. Sometimes it's been frustrating because I haven't gotten to bat; if you're on the bench, and an unimaginative person doesn't see you as right for a certain role, you don't get the chance to hit the home run.
Portrait of Martin Landau

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Austrian Actor

I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way - I hope it never will.
Portrait of Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Karisma Kapoor

Indian Actress

Today what is more important for me is performance. At the risk of sounding immodest, I have done it all - 61 movies over 12 years. But now I am looking for quality. It's easy to be a star. Now I want to be an actress.
Portrait of Karisma Kapoor

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Xenophon

Greek Soldier

All the children of the great men in Persia are brought up at court, where they have an opportunity of learning great modesty, and where nothing immodest is ever heard or seen.
Portrait of Xenophon

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Julio Iglesias

American Musician

I'm the Latin artist who has been the most successful in history at representing the Latin culture. The stylings of my words are immodest, but it's the truth.
Portrait of Julio Iglesias

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Ginger Rogers

American Actress

I enjoy sports, and love being involved in any outdoor sport from volleyball to softball. I'm not being immodest when I say I'm a natural athlete.
Portrait of Ginger Rogers

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Alexander Lukashenko

Belarusian Politician

Permit me to be immodest, but I did something for this country.
Portrait of Alexander Lukashenko

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Larry David

American Actor

Most people think I'm immodest.
Portrait of Larry David

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Martin Landau

American Actor

I don't like to sound immodest, but I believe in what I can do. Sometimes it's been frustrating because I haven't gotten to bat; if you're on the bench, and an unimaginative person doesn't see you as right for a certain role, you don't get the chance to hit the home run.
Portrait of Martin Landau

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Austrian Actor

I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way - I hope it never will.
Portrait of Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Karisma Kapoor

Indian Actress

Today what is more important for me is performance. At the risk of sounding immodest, I have done it all - 61 movies over 12 years. But now I am looking for quality. It's easy to be a star. Now I want to be an actress.
Portrait of Karisma Kapoor

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Xenophon

Greek Soldier

All the children of the great men in Persia are brought up at court, where they have an opportunity of learning great modesty, and where nothing immodest is ever heard or seen.
Portrait of Xenophon

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Julio Iglesias

American Musician

I'm the Latin artist who has been the most successful in history at representing the Latin culture. The stylings of my words are immodest, but it's the truth.
Portrait of Julio Iglesias

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Ginger Rogers

American Actress

I enjoy sports, and love being involved in any outdoor sport from volleyball to softball. I'm not being immodest when I say I'm a natural athlete.
Portrait of Ginger Rogers

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Alexander Lukashenko

Belarusian Politician

Permit me to be immodest, but I did something for this country.
Portrait of Alexander Lukashenko

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Larry David

American Actor

Most people think I'm immodest.
Portrait of Larry David
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