Modest and Passive

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Modest adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Usage example: appealingly modest about her success in the fashion industry

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Passive and modest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Passive" instead an adjective "Modest".

Passive adjective - Receiving or enduring without offering resistance.

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Modest and passive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Modest" instead an adjective "Passive".

Nearby Words: passivity, passively, passible, passivation

Reaper's passive ability causes killed opponents to drop soul orbs that restore a modest amount of health.

Source: Video Game / Overwatch

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