self-abasement

Translations

self-abasementnoun
Abstract noun; typically uncountable.
abaissement de soi
His self-abasement convinced nobody that he was truly sorry.
Son abaissement de soi n’a convaincu personne qu’il était vraiment désolé.
Additional translations
auto-humiliationPlus littéral, moins courant.

Definitions

self-abasementnoun
The act of humiliating or degrading oneself, especially by showing excessive humility or submission.
His self-abasement convinced nobody that he was truly sorry.