pseudomodest

Example:His behaviour was so pseudomodest that everyone could see he was actually seeking attention.

Definition:Describes a behavior where someone acts modest, yet in reality, they are secretly trying to boost their image.

Example:The speech was pseudomodest, claiming to help the underprivileged while subtly emphasizing the speaker's own importance.

Definition:Describes a speech made to appear humble but actually concealing the speaker's true claims or achievements.

Example:She maintained a pseudomodest appearance, but her friends knew she considered herself superior to everyone else.

Definition:Describes how someone’s appearance or portrayal is modest but hides an underlying sense of self-importance.

Example:His attitude was pseudomodest, but his actions showed the opposite – he was always looking for ways to outshine others.

Definition:Describes a person's attitude of modesty that is actually a façade concealing their true self-importance.

Example:He had a pseudomodest personality, often paying others the highest compliment, but in private, he was thoroughly convinced of his own worth.

Definition:Describes a personality type that appears humble but has an underlying pride and self-importance.

Example:Using overstatement in speeches is one of the most common examples of pseudomodest behavior, as it allows speakers to achieve their communicative goals without seeming completely boastful.

Definition:Refers to a form of modesty that is so exaggerated it seems pretentious or slightly boastful, suggesting humility but actually highlighting self-importance.