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im·mod·est [ɪˈmɒdɪst, Am ɪˈmɑ:d-] ADJ pej

1. immodest (conceited):

immodest

eingebildet pej

immodest

immodest

2. immodest (indecent):

immodest clothing

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Further, long skirts were the usual fashion and riding astride in such attire was often impractical, awkward, and could be immodest. en.wikipedia.org

In some social circles, that is still true, putting women at risk as being seen as sloppy, slutty, trashy or immodest. en.wikipedia.org

He was an absolutely dedicated intellectual, but you'd never hear any statement that seemed intellectually immodest or off-putting. en.wikipedia.org

For instance, wearing a bathing suit at the beach would not be considered immodest, while it likely would be in a street or an office. en.wikipedia.org

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