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Bescheidenheitstugend

virtue of humility

noun be-SHY-den-hites-too-gent Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

modesty as a virtue

Usage Note

Bescheidenheitstugend combines Bescheidenheit (modesty/humility) with Tugend (virtue), framing modesty as a morally praiseworthy disposition. Used in religious and philosophical contexts where self-effacement is seen as a positive character trait.

Examples

"In vielen religiösen Traditionen gilt die Bescheidenheitstugend als Gegenmittel zur Hybris."

Natural Translation

In many religious traditions the virtue of humility is considered an antidote to hubris.

Literal Translation

In many religious traditions counts the humility-virtue as antidote to hubris.

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