modest vs modesty

modest is not a noun while modesty is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
modest	No	Yes	No	No
modesty	Yes	No	No	No

modest (noun)	modesty (noun)
	freedom from vanity or conceit
	formality and propriety of manner

modest (adjective)	modesty (adjective)
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
low or inferior in station or quality
relatively moderate, limited, or small
not large but sufficient in size or amount
free from pomp or affectation