having, showing, a low but honest opinion of one's own merits, abilities etc; not large in size or amount
shy
Cases of word usage
1) (especially of a woman) pretending to be shy, modest (coy)
2) not modest (immodest)
3) humble; modest (lowly)
4) a kind of very small creature that can carry disease; small especially poor child; a very small or modest contribution or offering (mite)
5) not drawing attention to oneself; modest (unassuming)
