/ ɪˈmɒdɪst; NAmE ɪˈmɑːd-/ adjective
1.
( disapproving ) having or showing a very high opinion of yourself and your abilities
SYN conceited
2.
not considered to be socially acceptable by most people, especially concerning sexual behaviour :
an immodest dress
OPP modest
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent.: from French immodeste or Latin immodestus , from in- not + modestus keeping due measure, related to modus measure.