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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBescheidenheit
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bəˈʃaɪdn̩haɪt
"Ihre Bescheidenheit wird von allen Kollegen geschätzt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
"She accepted the award with characteristic modesty, thanking her entire team." - 2
Behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially regarding dress.
"He dressed with traditional modesty during his visit to the sacred temple."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'modestus', meaning keeping within measure, moderate, or discreet, stemming from 'modus' (measure, manner). It entered the English language via Middle French 'modestie' in the late 16th century, originally denoting a moderate or unassuming estimation of one's own abilities, importance, or value.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Modesty" is said worldwide
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modestie
Transliteration: mo.dɛs.ti
"Il a fait preuve d'une grande modestie malgré son succès."
Bescheidenheit
Transliteration: bəˈʃaɪdn̩haɪt
"Ihre Bescheidenheit wird von allen Kollegen geschätzt."
modestia
Transliteration: moˈdɛs.tja
"Accettò il complimento con molta modestia."
modestia
Transliteration: moˈðes.tja
"La modestia es una de sus virtudes más notable."
modéstia
Transliteration: moˈdɛs.tʃi.ɐ
"Ele falou sobre suas conquistas com muita modéstia."
विनम्रता
Transliteration: vinamrata
"उनकी विनम्रता ने सबका दिल जीत लिया।"
谦虚
Transliteration: qiānxū
"他总是保持着谦虚的态度。"
겸손
Transliteration: gyeomson
"그의 겸손함은 많은 사람들에게 귀감이 됩니다."
謙虚
Transliteration: kenkyo
"彼女は常に謙虚さを忘れません。"
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