unyeleo

How to say it

Meaning

modesty or humility in one's behavior, sometimes to the point of excessive deference.

Good to know

modesty, reticence; humility, deference, obsequi- ousness, servility

Examples

• Unyeleo wake ulipendeza wageni wote.His modesty pleased all the guests.
• Alizungumza kwa unyeleo mbele ya mkuu.He spoke with deference before the chief.
• Je, unyeleo ni tabia unayotaka kujifunza?Is modesty a trait you want to learn?
• Hakuonyesha unyeleo wowote alipopewa sifa.He showed no modesty when he was praised.