The difference between Arrogant and Modest

When used as adjectives, arrogant means having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others, whereas modest means not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements.

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  1. Arrogant as an adjective:

    Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

  1. Modest as an adjective:

    Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

  2. Modest as an adjective:

    Small, moderate in size.

    Examples:

    "He earns a modest amount of money."

    "Her latest novel was a modest success."

  3. Modest as an adjective:

    Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.

    Examples:

    "modest thoughts or language"

  4. Modest as an adjective:

    (especially of behaviour or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

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