immodest

American  

[ih-mod-ist] / ɪˈmɒd ɪst /

adjective

1. not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.

2. not modest in assertion or pretension; forward; impudent.

   Synonyms:

   inflated, exaggerated, vain

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immodest British  

/ ɪˈmɒdɪst /

adjective

1. indecent, esp with regard to sexual propriety; improper

2. bold, impudent, or shameless

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Other Word Forms

• immodestly adverb
• immodesty noun

Etymology

Origin of immodest

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

Example Sentences

“On a personal level, to say, ‘I want, I want, I want,’ people may feel that, but we are taught that good manners is to suppress such immodest cravings.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

The original book was published in 1995 and it has — I'm being immodest in saying — but weathered well.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2024

The country is heavily influenced by Sharia law, and homosexuality and public drunkenness are forbidden, while public displays of affection and immodest dress are heavily frowned upon.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2022

Iranian authorities have said that Ms Amini had been wearing immodest clothes at the time of her arrest.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2022

I donned my best gown and a high-necked bodice, not daring to appear immodest I dressed my hair, tucking it beneath a silk coif embroidered with flowers.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein