Modest and Overbold
Opposite meaning words
Modest
Modest adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Usage example: a modest winner who said a quick thank-you and promptly left the stage
Overbold
Overbold adjective - Foolishly adventurous or bold.
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Overbold and Modest. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/modest/overbold
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Overbold or Modest. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/modest/overbold.
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