unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements

he was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise

(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small

drink modest amounts of alcohol

employment growth was relatively modest

dressing or behaving so as to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially to avoid attracting sexual attention (typically used of a woman)

the modest women wear long-sleeved dresses and all but cover their faces