immodest — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance or abilities; not modest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance or abilities; not modest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmɑːdɪst/
Korean meaning: 겸손하지 않은, 자만하는, 뻔뻔한
Korean pronunciation: 이-마-디스트 (강세: 마)
Example Sentences
- It would be immodest of me to say I'm the best chef in town, but my restaurant has a three-month waiting list.
- His immodest boasting about his wealth made everyone uncomfortable at the charity event.
- The fashion police declared her outfit immodest, but she called it 'confidently stylish.'
immodest
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈmɑːdɪst//
having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance or abilities; not modest
Boastful artist overestimating his talent
The hottest performer is rarely the most modest.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '아니다'를 뜻하는 접두사 'im-'과 '절제된, 겸손한'을 뜻하는 'modest'가 결합되어 만들어졌습니다. 16세기부터 영어에서 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“It would be immodest of me to say I'm the best chef in town, but my restaurant has a three-month waiting list.”
“His immodest boasting about his wealth made everyone uncomfortable at the charity event.”
“The fashion police declared her outfit immodest, but she called it 'confidently stylish.'”
“His immodest assumption that he would win without trying cost him the competition.”
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