Modesty and self-esteem are essentially two very different things. Modesty, as far as I understand, is acknowledging that there is always a possibility for you to learn more about something you may be good at. It cannot survive without a broad mindset. read more
Having a low self esteem means that you feel that you have a doubt about your competence. In this case, you may have an inferiority complex. So ideally one should not have low self-esteem, and should be modest. read more
Low Self-Esteem vs. Humility. There are many misconceptions when defining both low self-esteem and humility. Humility is a characteristic that is often praised and well-respected. Google defines humility as “a modest or low view of one’s own importance.” This definition is misleading. read more
Humility is a behavioral trait, low self-esteem is how one feels about themselves. Humility is a quality of acting modest and respectful. Nobody is acting low self-esteem. We can only guess if particular behavior is caused by it. Humility can be caused by low self-esteem. read more