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immodest, a.|ɪˈmɒdɪst|
[ad. L. immodest-us, f. im- (im-2) + modestus modest. Cf. F. immodeste (1549 R. Estienne).]
Not modest, void of modesty.
1. Void of modesty in self-assertion or pretension; arrogant, forward, impudent.
1570Levins Manip. 92/43 Immodest, immodestus. 1591Shakes. 1 Hen. VI, iv. i. 126 With this immodest clamorous outrage. 1635–56Cowley Davideis i. Notes ⁋3, I hope this kind of Boast..will not seem immodest. 1672Wilkins Nat. Relig. i. vii. 88 This were to subvert the credit of all history; which is so immodest a thing as any sober man would be ashamed of. 1771N. Nicholls in Corr. w. Gray (1843) 133 If you think this an immodest request, you may do as much or as little of it as you please.
2. Wanting a due sense of decorum or decency; improper, indelicate, indecent, lewd, unchaste.
1590Spenser F.Q. ii. vi. 37 A foe of folly and immodest toy. 1597Shakes. 2 Hen. IV, iv. iv. 70 To gaine the Language, 'Tis needfull, that the most immodest word Be look'd vpon, and learn'd. 1634Sir T. Herbert Trav. 196 Tis so made to open, that as they goe along, the least aire gives all to all mens immodest viewes. 1722De Foe Relig. Courtsh. i. ii. (1840) 63, I have heard his father make him speak lewd words and sing immodest songs. 1826Scott Woodst. iii, Whate'er of such lawless idleness and immodest folly hath defiled the land. |