immodest

[ ih-mod-ist ]

adjective

1. not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
2. not modest in assertion or pretension; forward; impudent.

   Synonyms: inflated, exaggerated, vain

immodest

/ ɪˈmɒdɪst /

adjective

1. indecent, esp with regard to sexual propriety; improper
2. bold, impudent, or shameless

Derived Forms

• imˈmodestly, adverb
• imˈmodesty, noun

Other Words From

• im·modest·ly adverb
• im·modes·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of immodest¹

First recorded in 1560–70, immodest is from the Latin word immodestus unrestrained, immoderate. See im- ², modest

Example Sentences

Pasteur was ambitious and opportunistic, sometimes arrogant and narrow-minded, immodest, undiplomatic and uncompromising.

From Science News

At the risk of sounding immodest, most assembly Republican leaders had to run to keep up with me.

From Time

In the first three months of 2021, Hawley’s fundraising numbers were immodest.

From Washington Post

This is going to sound very immodest, but I had one success after another, academically.

From Nautilus

But if that indeed is their goal, then I have a very immodest suggestion: extend the ban to the owners.

From The Daily Beast

And anybody who thinks that he or she has the right answers is probably pretty immodest and wrong.

From The Daily Beast

Initially, studios rejected the idea of adapting Bond for the screen not on account of his immodest sexuality, not is bloodlust.

From The Daily Beast

Aishca, expressed her opinion that the thing would be immodest and dangerous.

From Project Gutenberg

One very immodest angel is supposed to be the portrait of the Duchess of Alba, who was famed for her numerous intrigues.

From Project Gutenberg

You saw nothing on public stages but indecent harlequinades, dirty and scandalous intrigue, foul jests, immodest loves.

From Project Gutenberg

Where would indecent costumes, immodest dances, equivocal friendships be, if brothers were more frequent advisers?

From Project Gutenberg

He shared the feelings of the delightful lady who remarked that in her opinion it was immodest to go abroad without gloves.

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