The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities. / Moderate behaviour; reserve. / (specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.

plural of modesty

Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.

A thin screen of wood or metal that is attached to the front of a desk, organ, or similar items. The panel provides privacy for the person seated at the desk or organ, as it covers the upper part of the legs and cabling, and also provides structural support for the four legs of the furniture.

plural of modesty panel

modesty panel

plural of modesty board

(now chiefly historical) A piece of lace or other fabric worn over a woman's dress to cover the bosom.

plural of modesty piece

A bag for concealing something, such as used feminine hygiene products for disposal, or pornographic magazines in a newsagent's shop.