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immodest

adjective
im·​mod·​est | \ (ˌ)i(m)-ˈmä-dəst How to pronounce immodest (audio) \

Definition of immodest

: not modest specifically : not conforming to the sexual mores of a particular time or place
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Other Words from immodest

immodestly adverb
immodesty \ (ˌ)i(m)-​ˈmä-​də-​stē How to pronounce immodesty (audio) \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for immodest

Synonyms

bold, familiar, forward, free, overfamiliar, presuming, presumptuous

Antonyms

modest, unassuming

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Examples of immodest in a Sentence

Although it might sound immodest of me to say so, I am very proud of what we have accomplished. an immodest proposal for altering the town's traditional character by an uppity newcomer at his first town meeting

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 Lizzo belongs to a class of women artists—along with Tierra Whack, Megan Thee Stallion, Mitski, Solange, and others—that are working with an extraordinarily immodest aptitude for industry-wide reinvention. — Jason Parham, WIRED, "Lizzo's 'Juice' Is the Most Patriotic Song of 2019," 3 July 2019 The Powerbeats Pro are, in my immodest opinion, the best true wireless earphones yet. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Powerbeats Pro teardown shows commonalities with AirPods and Galaxy Buds," 9 June 2019 The same men who talked about time devoted to the treadmill ate immodest portions of foods that were—how to put this?— — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, "The after-party: Inside the life of the modern professional athlete in retirement," 3 July 2017 My brother Saif says people get really angry at women who look immodest. — Diaa Hadid, New York Times, "My Hajj Reading List: Preparing for Mecca SEPT. 8, 2016," 9 Sep. 2016 This relieves a generous soul like coach Steve Kerr of needing to be immodest or arrogant, avoiding any sort of fuss that would cause anyone to pay further attention to them. — Bernie Lincicome, chicagotribune.com, "Dynasty and greatest are words not to associate with Warriors," 16 June 2017 Mr. Almqvist said, which means immodest shavings of truffles and tender lobster spoon-fed to diners by the chef himself. — Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, "A Once-Dead Stockholm Enclave Gets a Shot of Youthful Energy," 21 Dec. 2016

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First Known Use of immodest

1550, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for immodest

Latin immodestus, from in- + modestus modest

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immodest

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English Language Learners Definition of immodest

: having or showing a high or too high opinion of yourself or your worth
of clothing : showing a lot of your body in a way that is considered improper

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immodest

adjective
im·​mod·​est | \ i-ˈmä-dəst How to pronounce immodest (audio) \

Kids Definition of immodest

1 : not proper in thought, conduct, or dress immodest behavior
2 : being vain or showing vanity He was immodest to call himself a hero.

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