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false modesty

noun

Definitions

  1. Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.

    • Although having a large ego is considered undesirable, at times it is proper to take credit where it is due rather than display false modesty.
    • At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which condescends, turning technicality into pabulum.

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