Meaning & use
Immodesty
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The quality of being immodest; lack of modesty in behavior, dress, or self-presentation, or excessive pride in one's own abilities.
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Her sudden immodesty about her achievements surprised those who knew her as humble.
The critics accused the film of immodesty in its portrayal of violence.
A note on using this word
Immodesty can describe either indecent exposure or, in an older sense, boastfulness about one's own merits.
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indecencyarrogance
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