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Sincere vs Modest - What's the difference?

sincere | modest |

As adjectives the difference between sincere and modest

is that sincere is sincere while modest is not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.

sincere

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
    • I believe he is sincere in his offer to help.
  • Meant truly or earnestly.
    • She gave it a sincere , if misguided effort.

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    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.

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    Antonyms

    * immodest

    Derived terms

    * modest proposal * modesty