Definitions
- Describing a person who is humble and does not draw attention to themselves. - Referring to someone who downplays their own achievements or abilities. - Talking about a person who is unassuming and modest in their behavior or demeanor.
- Describing a person who is humble and does not boast about their achievements or abilities. - Referring to someone who has a moderate or unassuming opinion of themselves. - Talking about a person who is not showy or pretentious in their behavior or demeanor.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person who is humble and unassuming.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of arrogance or boastfulness.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or demeanor.
- 4Both words are positive traits that are valued in many cultures.
- 5Both words can be used to describe a person's opinion of themselves.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Self-effacing is less common than modest and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 2Connotation: Self-effacing suggests a stronger tendency to avoid attention or praise, while modest may simply imply a lack of arrogance.
- 3Degree: Self-effacing implies a stronger degree of humility or modesty than modest.
- 4Scope: Self-effacing can refer specifically to a person's behavior or attitude towards themselves, while modest can also describe a person's behavior towards others.
Remember this!
Self-effacing and modest are both words that describe a person who is humble and unassuming. However, self-effacing suggests a stronger tendency to avoid attention or praise, while modest may simply imply a lack of arrogance. Self-effacing is less common and may be considered more formal or literary, while modest is more widely used and can also describe a person's behavior towards others.
