Translation of "modesty" into Dutch

bescheidenheid, discretie, ingetogenheid are the top translations of "modesty" into Dutch.

modesty noun grammar

The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities. [..]

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  • bescheidenheid

    noun

    the quality of being modest [..]

    Yes, but I wanted to hear how it sounded with a touch of modesty.

    Maar ik wilde horen hoe het klonk met wat bescheidenheid.

  • discretie

    noun feminine

    For generations, the religious-based virtue of humility and the civic virtues of modesty and understatement have been the predominant standard.

    Generaties lang zijn godsdienstige nederigheid en de maatschappelijke deugden bescheidenheid en discretie de heersende norm geweest.

  • ingetogenheid

    noun

    They are taught proper deportment and modesty at all times.

    Zij leren te allen tijde gepaste voorkomendheid en ingetogenheid aan de dag te leggen.

  • Less frequent translations

    • zedigheid
    • schroom
    • kuisheid
    • stilzwijgendheid
    • gereserveerdheid
    • stilzwijgen
    • fatsoen
    • nederigheid
    • deemoed
    • kleinheid
    • ootmoed
    • eerbaarheid

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