modestandfrank
adjectiveUK /ˈmɒdɪst ənd fræŋk/
US /ˈmɑːdɪst ənd fræŋk/
Being modest and frank means you are shy and quiet but also say what you truly think.
She was modest and frank, never bragging but always telling the truth.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not showing off, yet speaking plainly and truthfully.
His modest and frank answer surprised everyone at the meeting.
3. Being quiet about your own skills but clear about your real opinion.
The modest and frank boy admitted he needed help with math.
4. A mix of shyness and honesty in the way someone talks.
Her modest and frank way of speaking made people trust her.