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self-deprecating

UK
/ˌselfˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

self-deprecatingadjective
more self-deprecating
Comp.
most self-deprecating
Super.
UK
/ˌselfˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
autodérisoireQui tourne modestement en dérision ses propres défauts ou qualités.
Her self-deprecating remarks made everyone in the room feel at ease.
Ses remarques autodérisoires ont mis tout le monde dans la salle à l'aise.
Additional translations
autodépréciatifPlus littéraire ou technique ; emploi moins courant qu'« autodérisoire ».
Synonyms
unpretentious
down-to-earth
unassuming
self-effacing
modest
humble
meek
reserved
Antonyms
self-important
conceited
boastful
self-aggrandizing
self-deprecatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌselfˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Functions as the present participle of the verb self-deprecate while modifying nouns.
se dépréciantForme participiale, employée pour décrire une action ou une attitude en cours.
He was self-deprecating when describing his performance.
Il se dépréciait en décrivant sa prestation.

Definitions

self-deprecatingadjective
Modest about or critical of oneself, especially in a humorous or understated way.
Her self-deprecating remarks made everyone in the room feel at ease.
self-deprecatinggerund / present participle
Present participle of self-deprecate.
He was self-deprecating when describing his performance.
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