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Modest vs Introverted - What's the difference?

modest | introverted |

As adjectives the difference between modest and introverted

is that modest is not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble while introverted is possessing the characteristic property of an introvert preferring the internal, satisfied with self, lacking interest or comfort in social interactions.

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

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    Antonyms

    * immodest

    Derived terms

    * modest proposal * modesty

    introverted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Possessing the characteristic property of an introvert. Preferring the internal, satisfied with self, lacking interest or comfort in social interactions.
    • She's very introverted . She'd rather stay home with a good book than go to a party with people.