Definition of immodest

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im·mod·est    (-mdst) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Lacking modesty.
2. 1. Offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance; indecent: a bathing suit considered immodest by the local people.
   2. Not properly restrained in expression or self-assertion; boastful: immodest claims in advertising and promotion.
3. Arrogant.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin immodestus : in-, not ; see in- ¹ + modestus, moderate, modest; see med- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
im·modest·ly (Adverb), im·modes·ty (Noun)

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