Immodesty

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɑdɪsti/

Definitions of immodesty

noun the quality or state of being immodest; lack of modesty

Example Sentences

A1 Wearing immodest clothing is not allowed in some cultures.

A2 She was criticized for her immodesty at the party.

B1 The actress' immodesty caused controversy among fans.

B2 The politician's immodesty led to a scandal that affected his career.

C1 The artist's immodesty in promoting his work turned off potential buyers.

C2 Her immodesty in flaunting her wealth made others uncomfortable.

Examples of immodesty in a Sentence

formal Public displays of immodesty are often frowned upon in conservative societies.

informal She was criticized for her immodesty at the party last night.

slang Some people think showing cleavage is a sign of immodesty.

figurative His immodesty knows no bounds, always boasting about his achievements.

Grammatical Forms of immodesty

• plural: immodesties
• comparative: more immodest
• superlative: most immodest
• present tense: is immodest
• future tense: will be immodest
• perfect tense: has been immodest
• continuous tense: is being immodest
• singular: immodesty
• positive degree: immodest
• infinitive: to be immodest
• gerund: being immodest
• participle: immodest

Origin and Evolution of immodesty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'immodesty' originated from the Latin word 'immodestia', which is derived from the combination of 'im-' (not) and 'modestus' (modest).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'immodesty' has retained its original meaning of lacking modesty or decency, but it has also come to encompass a broader range of behaviors and attitudes that are considered inappropriate or indecent in various social contexts.