modest statement
[ˈmɑːdəst ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: modest statements
declaração modesta
1. A restrained, humble, or understated expression of opinion, fact, or claim that avoids exaggeration or self-aggrandizement
He made a modest statement about his achievements, downplaying his role in the project's success.
Ele fez uma declaração modesta sobre suas realizações, minimizando seu papel no sucesso do projeto.
2. A statement that is limited in scope or ambition, not grandiose or excessive in its claims
The company's modest statement of its quarterly growth impressed investors with its realism.
A declaração modesta da empresa sobre seu crescimento trimestral impressionou os investidores com seu realismo.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, a 'modest statement' is often valued in professional and academic contexts as evidence of credibility and self-awareness. In Brazil, there is cultural appreciation for 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility and humility), making modest statements socially favorable. In the USA, modest statements can enhance persuasiveness by appearing more truthful and less self-interested, reflecting values of authenticity.
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