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You're too modest

🇬🇧 UK //jʊər tuː ˈmɒdɪst// 🇺🇸 US //jʊər tuː ˈmɑːdɪst//

Meaning of You're too modest

Used to compliment someone for not boasting about their abilities or successes.

In simple words: You are too shy about your achievements.

You're too modest in a sentence

• After winning the award, she said, 'You're too modest!' when he dismissed his hard work.
• When he wrote the bestselling novel, his friends exclaimed, 'You're too modest!' in disbelief.
• 'You're too modest' is what I told her when she downplayed her amazing presentation skills.
• He always says, 'You're too modest' whenever I compliment his artistic talent.
• In response to her achievements, he said, 'You're too modest; you deserve all the praise!'

How to use You're too modest

Used to describe someone who doesn't take enough credit for their skills or accomplishments. Generally positive but can be seen as a criticism in some contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of a modest mouse who never brags about his cheese collection.

Related words

Collocations with You're too modest

• too modest to brag
• modest opinion of oneself
• modest achievements
• being modest
• modest praise

Synonyms for You're too modest

• humble
• unassuming
• self-effacing
• reserved
• low-key

Common mistakes with You're too modest

• Confusing modesty with shyness - modesty is often about humility.
• Using in negative contexts without understanding it's usually positive.
• Omitting 'too' can change the meaning completely.

Frequently asked questions about You're too modest

What does You're too modest mean?

You are too shy about your achievements.

What is the definition of You're too modest?

Used to compliment someone for not boasting about their abilities or successes.

How do you use You're too modest in a sentence?

After winning the award, she said, 'You're too modest!' when he dismissed his hard work.

Can you give another example of You're too modest?

When he wrote the bestselling novel, his friends exclaimed, 'You're too modest!' in disbelief.

What are synonyms for You're too modest?

Common alternatives include humble, unassuming, self-effacing, reserved, low-key.

What words go with You're too modest?

It commonly pairs with too modest to brag, modest opinion of oneself, modest achievements, being modest, modest praise.

What are common mistakes when using You're too modest?

Confusing modesty with shyness - modesty is often about humility. Using in negative contexts without understanding it's usually positive. Omitting 'too' can change the meaning completely.

How do you pronounce You're too modest?

US: //jʊər tuː ˈmɑːdɪst//, UK: //jʊər tuː ˈmɒdɪst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You're too modest?

Used to describe someone who doesn't take enough credit for their skills or accomplishments. Generally positive but can be seen as a criticism in some contexts.