immodesty
UK/i'mɔdisti/US
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Definitions
n.
Lack of modesty; immodest or indecent behavior.
不谦虚；不端庄，不得体。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedim-not, opposite of
+
modestmeasure, mode, manner, limit
+
-ystate, quality, condition
=immodesty
im- (not) + modest + -y = the state of not being modest — overstepping the proper measure, whether by boasting or by being indecent. See modest.
Common Collocations
- 1.display immodesty表现出不端庄
Example Sentences
- 1.
His constant bragging struck everyone as sheer immodesty.
- 2.
The dress code was meant to discourage immodesty.