modesty
intermediateB1/ˈmɒdəsti/ · mod-es-ty
The quality of being modest; humility or freedom from vanity.
Meanings
The quality of being modest; humility or freedom from vanity.
حیا کی کیفیت؛ انکساری یا خودپسندی سے آزادی۔
حیا
hayā
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- modesty of behavior
- modesty in dress
- modesty of heart
Example Sentences
Her modesty struck everyone at the event.
اس کی حیا نے تقریب میں سب کو متاثر کیا۔
Us ki hayā ne Taqreeb mein sab ko mutasir kiya.
He approached fame with great modesty.
اس نے شہرت کے ساتھ بڑی حیا کے ساتھ پیش آیا۔
Us ne shohrat ke saath bari hayā ke saath pesh aaya.
Modesty is often seen as a virtue in many cultures.
بہت سی ثقافتوں میں حیا کو اکثر ایک فضیلت سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Bohat si saqafatōn mein hayā ko aksar ek fazilat samjha jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
MODESTY: Moderation Of Displaying Everything, Showing Timid Yonder.
Imagine a person dressed simply and behaving politely in a large crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں حیا نہ ہو تو کیا ہے، عشق میں ہر اک چیز بے خودی ہے۔
Ishq mein hayā na ho to kya hai, ishq mein har ek cheez bekhudi hai.
What is love if there is no modesty? In love, everything is about losing oneself.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عفت اور حیا انسان کی شان ہیں۔
Iftā aur hayā insān ki shān hain.
Chastity and modesty are the pride of a person.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "modestus" — keeping within measure
First known use: 14th century
The word 'modesty' originated from the Latin term 'modestus', which means 'keeping within measure'. It has evolved through Middle English to its current use.