as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
an immodest proposal for altering the town's traditional character by an uppity newcomer at his first town meeting
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Recent Examples of immodest
Not to be immodest, but the third did more than the second and the second did more than the first.
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
In my family you were not allowed to be immodest or boastful.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
Outside is a sort of garden-style outdoor shower surrounded by bamboo fencing that is occasionally immodest.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
That shoe is currently retailing for an immodest $275.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for immodest
Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
In my family you were not allowed to be immodest or boastful.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
Outside is a sort of garden-style outdoor shower surrounded by bamboo fencing that is occasionally immodest.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
That shoe is currently retailing for an immodest $275.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for immodest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immodest
Adjective
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As the new general manager of the Farmington Civic Theater, Clare Cooney plans to add some indie films to the historic Farmington landmark’s familiar mix of tentpole movies and family favorites, writes Julie Hinds.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This week, Wallen pulls off a relatively rare feat, as a remix of one of his album’s cuts opens high — though it is blocked from the throne by a familiar rival: himself.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Depicting Americans as arrogant, loud, boorish and demeaning of other cultures, the term has stuck and is still mentioned 60-plus years later.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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The most radical overhaul of the tax code in our state’s history would require voter approval in November 2026, and that starts by portraying local governments as cartoonishly arrogant, bloated and unaccountable.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Bertha was right, George is being a jerk, and Larry needs to wipe that smug smile off his face.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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And no scripture condones the smug enjoyment of it.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Going to say that’s a little bit presumptuous, Netflix.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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From rowdy behavior to overcrowding, tourists have earned a bad rap from locals – with Americans often seen as some of the loudest and presumptuous ones – but a new survey reveals whether Europeans actually agree.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Beatrice is also the proud new patron of Borne, a medical research charity endeavoring to end premature birth.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The judge relented in the face of his daughter’s determination, perhaps more than a little proud of her patriotic pluck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The United States seems to be the only major nation that’s in the grip of such mercenary and selfish dogma.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Each declaration chips away at the outdated beliefs that wealth is unladylike or selfish.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Immodest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immodest. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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