Modesty
Humility and self-effacement. Modesty is one of six facets of agreeableness in the Big Five personality model. The trait describes a broad tendency; facets show how it plays out in everyday behaviour.
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High vs low modesty
High modesty
Typical behaviours
- Humble
- Downplays achievements
- Modest
Real-world examples
- Humble achievers who downplay accomplishments
- People uncomfortable being center of attention
- Those who deflect compliments
Low modesty
Typical behaviours
- Self-promoting
- Confident about abilities
- Boastful
Real-world examples
- Confident self-promoters who highlight achievements
- People comfortable discussing their successes
- Those who believe in advocating for oneself
Other facets of agreeableness
How agreeable are you?
The personality test scores you on all five Big Five traits, including agreeableness.
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