False modesty

Translation of "false modesty" into Russian

false modesty

ложная скромность

Someone often displays false modesty when they downplay their achievements.

Кто-то часто проявляет ложную скромность, когда преуменьшает свои достижения.

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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.

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