immodest

American  

[ih-mod-ist] / ɪˈmɒd ɪst /

adjective

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

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

   Synonyms:

   inflated, exaggerated, vain

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immodest British  

/ ɪˈmɒdɪst /

adjective

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

2. bold, impudent, or shameless

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Other Word Forms

• immodestly adverb
• immodesty noun

Etymology

Origin of immodest

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

Example Sentences

Its brief to the state Justices argues that Mr. Kaul’s “immodest proposal” is “wrong for at least ten reasons.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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