Bescheiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bescheiden" is used as adjective with the meaning of "modest", "humble" or "unpretentious".

Essential properties of "bescheiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Regular
  • Comparative: bescheidener
  • Superlative: am bescheidensten

Meanings of "bescheiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Modest or humble"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist ein sehr bescheidener Mensch.He is a very modest person.
  2. Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus.She lives in a humble house.
  3. Trotz seines Erfolgs bleibt er bescheiden.Despite his success, he remains modest.

2.) "Limited or scarce"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir haben nur bescheidene Ressourcen zur Verfügung.We only have limited resources available.
  2. Ihr Einkommen ist eher bescheiden.Her income is rather modest.
  3. Die Auswahl war sehr bescheiden.The selection was very limited.
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