immodest
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ɪst adjective
1.
not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
2.
not modest in assertion or pretension; forward; impudent.
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immodest (ɪˈmɒdɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | indecent, esp with regard to sexual propriety; improper |
| 2. | bold, impudent, or shameless |
| im'modestly | |
| —adv | |
| im'modesty | |
| —n | |
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Immodest
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
Please excuse me if this appears immodest, it is intended to be prideful of our staff.
Gambling, gossip and immodest dress are out of the question.
It is an immodest claim that each discipline teaches well but broadly from life.
Having done so they go on their way, shrieking out their loose songs and dancing immodest dances.
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