Noun
false modesty (countable and uncountable, plural false modesties)
Behavior that is intended to seem humble but comes across as fake and unflattering.
Although having a large ego is considered undesirable, at times it is proper to take credit where it is due rather than display false modesty.
Dentist and musician create beautiful Tonasket music – Showing no false modesty and expressing confusion at their selection, Rob and Roz Nau, are selected this year’s Founder’s Day grand marshals. Source: Internet
If we are going to do it there is no need for any false modesty. Source: Internet