Humble
, apologetic, acceptable, cheap, and homely
are synonyms for modest; boastful and conceited are antonyms of modest. On this page, you will find 59 another word for modest.
59 Another Word for Modest
1. self-effacing
- Apologetic
- Bashful
- Blushing
- Coy
- Diffident
- Docile
- Embarrassed
- Fearful
- Free from vanity
- Humble
- Low-key
- Media-shy
- Meek
- Mild
- Quiet
- Reserved
- Reticent
- Retiring
- Self-conscious
- Self-deprecating
- Self-effacing
- Shamefaced
- Shy
- Timid
- Unassuming
- Unostentatious
- Unpresuming
- Unpretentious
- Mim
2. moderate
- Acceptable
- Adequate
- Fair
- Frugal
- Light
- Limited
- Meagre
- Moderate
- Passable
- Satisfactory
- Scanty
- Skimpy
- Small
- Tolerable
- Unexceptional
- Sparse
3. small
- Cheap
- Homely
- Humble
- Inexpensive
- Low-cost
- Ordinary
- Plain
- Poor
- Simple
- Small
- Unostentatious
- Unpretentious
- Unimposing
Modest Sentences
She lived in a modest home.
His success made him remain modest.
The proposal required a modest budget.
He made a modest contribution today.