modesty

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the habit of dressing or behaving in a way that does not attract sexual attention or show too much of the body.

n. adherence to social or religious standards of propriety in dress and behavior, specifically to avoid sexual explicitness.

“She chose a dress with a high neckline out of a sense of modesty.”

“The cultural expectations of modesty in the region required visitors to cover their shoulders and knees when entering sacred spaces.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the quality of being small or limited in size or amount.

n. the state of being limited in scale, cost, or ambition; often used to describe budgets or goals.

“The modesty of their budget meant they had to choose a very simple wedding venue.”

“The sheer modesty of the project's initial goals stood in stark contrast to the massive international impact it eventually achieved.”