false modesty (14 synonym found)

False modesty has 14 synonyms. The top synonyms for false modesty are prudery, demurity, primness, demureness, sanctimony, stuffiness, overmodesty, prudishness and 6 more. Another word for false modesty is prudery. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for false modesty?

A common synonym for false modesty is prudery. Other synonyms include demurity, primness, demureness, sanctimony.

How many synonyms does false modesty have?

False modesty has 14 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does false modesty mean?

(n): Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering Example: "although having a large ego is considered undesirable, at times it is proper to take credit where it i

Definition of false modesty:

(n) : Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering
"although having a large ego is considered undesirable, at times it is proper to take credit where it is due rather than display false modesty."
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Definition of false modesty:

(n) : Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering
"although having a large ego is considered undesirable, at times it is proper to take credit where it is due rather than display false modesty."
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