immodest

[ih-mod-ist]

adjective

1. not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.

2. not modest in assertion or pretension; forward; impudent.

   Synonyms: inflated, exaggerated, vain

immodest

/ ɪˈmɒdɪst /

adjective

1. indecent, esp with regard to sexual propriety; improper

2. bold, impudent, or shameless

Other Word Forms

• immodestly adverb
• immodesty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of immodest¹

First recorded in 1560–70, immodest is from the Latin word immodestus unrestrained, immoderate. See im- ², modest

Example Sentences

In the past, parents have sued school districts objecting, on religious grounds, to lessons that touch on topics as diverse as divorce, interfaith couples and “immodest dress.”

From Salon

The original book was published in 1995 and it has — I'm being immodest in saying — but weathered well.

From Salon

“The perception of me has definitely changed,” he says, which is the closest he can bring himself to being immodest.

From Los Angeles Times

In my family you were not allowed to be immodest or boastful.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m going to say something very immodest: I have a modesty about my career,” Martin says, chuckling.

From Seattle Times