What is another word for mock modesty?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒk mˈɒdəsti] (IPA)

Mock modesty is a term used to describe someone who pretends to be humble or modest, but is actually being insincere or disingenuous. There are several synonyms for this term that can be used depending on the context and the level of sarcasm involved. Some possible synonyms might include: false humility, affected modesty, feigned humbleness, pretense of humility, insincere modesty, fake humility, or sham meekness. Each of these terms emphasizes the idea that the person in question is not truly humble, but is rather putting on a show in order to appear virtuous or respectable. Whether used in formal writing or casual conversation, these synonyms for mock modesty can help to add nuance and variety to your language.

What are the hypernyms for Mock modesty?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    affected humility, artificial humility, false humility, feigned humility, insincere humility, pretended modesty, put-on modesty.

Famous quotes with Mock modesty

  • In our small chess community in Marylebone it would be mock modesty on my part to deny that I have built up for myself a considerable name without ever actually having won a single game. Even the best players are sometimes beaten, and that is precisely what happens to me.
    Stephen Potter

Related words: modesty, modesty, fake modesty, faux modesty, modesty clothing, mock modesty

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