Meaning of the German Word "Bescheiden"

bescheiden
humble

Not proud; having a low opinion of your own importance.

Example Sentence

Trotz seines Ruhmes blieb er ein sehr bescheidener Mensch.

Other Meanings of This Word

Not talking much about your own abilities or possessions.

B1Adjective
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Not large or expensive.

B2Adjective
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In a way that expresses disapproval or modesty.

C2Adverb
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Definition: Not proud; having a low opinion of your own importance.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "bescheiden"?

B1

What grammatical category does "bescheiden" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "bescheiden" belong to?

Emotions

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