Bescheidenheit

modesty

noun buh-SHY-den-hyt Rare

Also means

humility

Usage Note

Bescheidenheit is modesty or unassuming restraint, from bescheiden (modest). It values asking little for oneself, captured in the wry saying Bescheidenheit ist eine Zier (modesty is an ornament). Uncountable; the contrasting trait is Anmaßung (presumption).

Examples

"Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er ein Vorbild an Bescheidenheit."

Natural Translation

Despite his success he remained a model of modesty.

Literal Translation

Despite his success stayed he a model at modesty.

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