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modest | optimist |

As an adjective modest

is not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.

As a noun optimist is

a person who expects a favourable outcome.

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

    optimist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who expects a favourable outcome.
  • A believer in optimism.
  • A small centre-board sailing dinghy designed to train and introduce young children into sailing.

    • Antonyms

    * pessimist

    Derived terms

    * optimistic

    Related terms

    * optimism