Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Not demanding too much or praising oneself excessively.
Natural examples
Trotz des Erfolgs blieb die Musikerin bescheiden.
Despite her success, the musician remained modest.
Im Teamgespräch schrieb Lea den Erfolg der Kampagne allen Beteiligten zu.
At the team meeting, Lea credited the campaign's success to everyone.
Seine bescheidene Bitte überraschte niemanden.
His modest request surprised nobody.
Usage note
Bescheiden can describe a person or a simple lifestyle. It is gradable.
Mini-lesson: bescheiden
Not demanding too much or praising oneself excessively. Bescheiden can describe a person or a simple lifestyle. It is gradable.
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