Modest Synonyms

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.