noun
- excessive or exaggerated modesty; false or affected humility that goes beyond what is appropriate or genuine
Usage: uncountable; often used critically to describe insincere or performative humility
Examples
- Her overmodesty about her achievements made it hard for others to recognize her talents.
- The candidate's overmodesty during the interview came across as insincere.
- He displayed overmodesty by constantly downplaying his role in the project's success.
- Overmodesty can sometimes be a barrier to career advancement.
- She rejected the compliment with such overmodesty that everyone felt uncomfortable.