# modest vs modesty

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### modest
*adjective · IPA /ˈmɑdəst/ · frequency rank #6,811*
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

### modesty
*noun · IPA /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ · frequency rank #21,286*
The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

## Source
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