immodest

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“On a personal level, to say, ‘I want, I want, I want,’ people may feel that, but we are taught that good manners is to suppress such immodest cravings.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

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

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024

Iranian authorities have said that Ms Amini had been wearing immodest clothes at the time of her arrest.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2022

My firm belief, immodest as this might sound, was that Mr. Grady wanted to welcome me to the school.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben