immodest

Lacking in humility

Immodest describes behavior or appearance that violates standards of propriety or decency, especially regarding the body or sexuality: an immodest neckline, immodest dancing.

The word also applies to excessive self-regard or boastfulness—the opposite of humble: It would be immodest to claim all the credit.

What counts as immodest varies widely across cultures and eras.

indecent

revealing

Making known what's hidden

provocativeMeant to provoke response
risqueBordering on improper
suggestiveHinting at impropriety

scandalous · improper · unseemly · indelicate · inappropriate · shameless · indecorous · lewd · salacious · racy

brazen

bold

Courageous and daring

shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
brashOffensively self-assertive

unabashed · unapologetic · forward · presumptuous · impudent · cheeky · barefaced · unashamed · flagrant · blatant

boastful

arrogant

Excessively high self-regard

conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
vainExcessively proud or futile
pompousAffectedly grand in manner

self-important · boastful · braggart · egotistical · smug · haughty · swaggering · overconfident · presumptuous · self-aggrandizing

immodest

revealing

bold

arrogant

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