false modesty

Translations
ложная скромность
Someone often displays false modesty when they downplay their achievements.
Кто-то часто проявляет ложную скромность, когда преуменьшает свои достижения.
Definitions
False modesty refers to a behavior where an individual pretends to be humble or downplays their achievements, often to elicit praise or admiration from others, despite actually feeling proud of their accomplishments.
Words
false

adjective
ложная
modesty

noun
скромность