1. A small-scale or limited undertaking with humble or unpretentious aims and resources
The startup began with a modest project to develop a mobile application.
A startup começou com um projeto modesto para desenvolver um aplicativo móvel.
2. An initiative that does not require extensive funding, infrastructure, or ambition
They decided to start with a modest project before attempting something larger.
Decidiram começar com um projeto modesto antes de tentar algo maior.