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modesty
modesty In historical psychology, modesty is a kind of timidity or shyness that arises from reflective self-consciousness.
In historical psychology, modesty is a kind of timidity or shyness that arises from reflective self-consciousness. The term has also been used more loosely for a generally humble or lowly attitude, and it can overlap with feelings such as shame or coyness depending on the situation.