modesty

ˈmɒdəsti
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Translation of modesty into Russian

Noun

1.

behavior

behavior characterized by moderation and reserve
  • He spoke with modesty during the interview.Он говорил с скромностью во время интервью.
2.

humility

freedom from vanity or conceit
  • His modesty was admired by all his friends.Его скромность восхищала всех его друзей.
3.

pudency

Rare
avoidance of sexual explicitness
Rare
скромность fцеломудрие
  • Her modesty was evident in her choice of clothing.Её скромность была очевидна в её выборе одежды.
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Expressions with modesty: examples in English and translations in Russian

вести себя скромно
не привлекать к себе внимания
He spoke quietly to protect his modesty.
без лишней скромности
In all modesty, I think I did a good job.
панель скромности
вставка для скромности
She added a modesty panel to her dress to make it suitable for the ceremony..
вся должная скромность
всяческая скромность
With all due modesty, I led the project to success.
ложная скромность
Her false modesty was obvious when she downplayed her success.
экран для уединения
The desk includes a modesty board for added privacy.

Synonyms and analogies of modesty in English

Examples of modesty in a sentence

  • Modesty prevented him from boasting about his success.
  • Her modesty prevented her from boasting about her achievements.
  • Despite his success, he maintained his modesty.
  • Modesty is valued in many traditional cultures.
  • He admired her modesty during the interview.

Translations of "modesty" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
скромностьnf. - skromnost'

His sudden modesty felt like a focus to impress his boss.

Его внезапная скромность ощущалась как фокус, чтобы впечатлить начальника.

стыдливостьnf. - stydlivost'

More important was considered the natural cooling of the skin, not modesty.

Более важным считалось естественное охлаждение кожи, а не стыдливость.

умеренностьnf. - umerennost'

It's tempting to overcelebrate, but modesty can be more impactful.

Соблазнительно чрезмерно праздновать, но умеренность может оказаться более значимой.

сдержанностьnf. - sderzhannost'

Being a showboat can backfire, as some people prefer modesty over ostentatious displays.

Быть выскочкой может обернуться неудачей, ведь некоторые люди предпочитают сдержанность, а не показную демонстрацию.

целомудриеnn. - tselomudriye

Paul urges modesty, decency and propriety, which are all against extravagance.

Павел ратует за приличие, скромность и целомудрие, отрицающие всякие излишества.

благопристойностьnf. - blagopristoynost'

The presence of a certain shape and ostentatious modesty, due to which a woman hurts herself.

Наличие определённой формы показной благопристойности, из-за которой женщина вредит сама себе.

застенчивостьnf. - zastenchivost'

Many children, due to issues at home, modesty or physical handicap think that it's difficult to respond to others.

Большинство детей по причине проблем у себя дома, физической инвалидности или застенчивость, найти его сложно во взаимодействии с другими.

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Other translations for modesty:

  • смирениеnn.

modesty: Examples and translations in context

He avoided heated arguments in public to protect his modesty and save face.

Он избегал бурных споров на публике, стараясь сохранять лицо и скромность.

He made a parade of his modesty, which seemed calculated and insincere.

Он выставлял напоказ свою скромность, что казалось продуманным и неискренним.

The puritan culture emphasized modesty and reserved behavior in public settings.

Пуританская культура подчёркивала важность скромности и сдержанного поведения на публике.

As they praised her singing, she began to blush with modesty.

Когда её хвалили за пение, она начала краснеть от скромности.

She rummaged through her closet for a top with a modesty panel.

Она перебирала свою одежду в поисках топа с вставкой для скромности.

Thanks to the modesty panel, she felt comfortable throughout the party.

Благодаря вставке для скромности она чувствовала себя уверенно на вечеринке.

He approached wealth with modesty, choosing a simple life over luxury.

Он подходил к богатству со скромностью, предпочитая простую жизнь роскоши.

Despite the applause, the artist's gaze down revealed her modesty.

Несмотря на аплодисменты, опущенный взгляд художника выдавал её скромность.

See also:

false modestymodesty panelin all modestyall due modesty
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