Self-effacing Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Self-effacing crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on June 3 2024 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Self-effacing has a total of 6 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | MODEST | Self-effacing | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | ITRY | Self-effacing claim | Universal |
Definition
| • | Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man. |
| • | Observing the proprieties of the sex; not unwomanly in act or bearing; free from undue familiarity, indecency, or lewdness; decent in speech and demeanor; -- said of a woman. |
| • | Evincing modestly in the actor, author, or speaker; not showing presumption; not excessive or extreme; moderate; as, a modest request; modest joy. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- Thomas Joseph: Aug 17, 2024
- Wall Street Journal: Jun 3, 2024
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