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modest

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "modest" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

modest

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

modest is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, modest is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmodest

1adjective
  • Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
  • Small, moderate in size.

    Example: "He earns a modest amount of money."

  • Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.

    Example: "modest thoughts or language"

  • (especially of behaviour or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

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