As a lexical definition, the definition "'Modest' means not being immodest" may be criticized as:
A) Being negative.
B) Being too broad.
C) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains.
D) Being too narrow.
E) Being vague.

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The definition is negative because it defines "modest" by stating what it is not, rather than what it is.

As a Lexical Definition, the Definition "'Modest' Means Not Being