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False modesty

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Translation false modesty into russian

false modesty
Someone often displays false modesty when they downplay their achievements.
Кто-то часто проявляет ложную скромность, когда преуменьшает свои достижения.

Definitions

False modesty refers to a behavior where an individual pretends to be humble or downplays their achievements, often to elicit praise or admiration from others, despite actually feeling proud of their accomplishments.