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

Derived Forms

• imˈmodestly, adverb
• imˈmodesty, noun

Other Words From

• im·modest·ly adverb
• im·modes·ty 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

“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

Spotted while dancing by Robert I of Normandy, and summoned to his bed, Arlete refused to let him lift up her smock and instead tore it herself from top to bottom, explaining that it would be immodest for her 'dependant' garments to be 'mountant' to her sovereign's mouth.

From Science Daily

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

From Seattle Times

Some ultra-Orthodox consider images of women to be immodest, and haredi media often erase the images of women from news photos.

From Seattle Times