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Modest vs Constrained - What's the difference?

modest | constrained | Synonyms |

Modest is a synonym of constrained.


As adjectives the difference between modest and constrained

is that modest is not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble while constrained is within close bounds; confined.

As a verb constrained is

(constrain).

modest

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.
  • Small, moderate in size.
    • He earns a modest amount of money.
    Her latest novel was a modest success.
  • (especially of behaviour or clothing) Avoiding being sexually suggestive.

    • Synonyms

    * See also * See also * See also

    Antonyms

    * immodest

    Derived terms

    * modest proposal * modesty

    constrained

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (constrain)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • within close bounds; confined.

    • Derived terms

    * constrainedly * constrainedness