Best Opposite Words For BOASTING
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| demure | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | ||||||
| humble | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| meek | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • very docile • evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | ||||||
| modest | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance adjective satellite • not large but sufficient in size or amount • free from pomp or affectation • low or inferior in station or quality • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • relatively moderate, limited, or small | ||||||
| reserved | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||
| self-deprecating | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • conscious of your own shortcomings | ||||||
| self-effacing | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||
| shy | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence noun • a quick throw adjective satellite • short • wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things verb • start suddenly, as from fright • throw quickly | ||||||
| unassuming | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming | ||||||
| unpretentious | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • lacking pretension or affectation • not ostentatious adjective satellite • exhibiting restrained good taste | ||||||