She put on a show of fake modesty to impress her peers.
pretended humility
Frequency:
50
%
Her pretended humility was seen through by those who knew her well.
feigned modesty
Frequency:
45
%
His feigned modesty fooled no one.
Idiomatic Expressions for false modesty
Phrase: Blow your own trumpet
Meaning: To boast about one's own achievements or abilities, often in a way that is seen as lacking in modesty.
Usage: I know you don't like to blow your own trumpet, but sometimes you need to speak up about your accomplishments.