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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/
He has a self-deprecating sense of humor.
У него самоуничижительное чувство юмора.
Synonyms
unassuming
reserved
humble
modest
self-effacing
down-to-earth
unpretentious
meek
Antonyms
self-aggrandizing
self-important
boastful
conceited
self-deprecatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌselfˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Functions as the present participle of the verb self-deprecate while modifying nouns.

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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