modest

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: mod-est (2)

English Definition

Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements; relatively moderate, limited, or small

Example Sentence

She is very modest about her achievements.

US IPA /หˆmษ‘ห.dษชst/
UK IPA /หˆmษ’d.ษชst/