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self-effacing

UK
/sɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
US
/sɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

Translations

self-effacingadjective
more self-effacing
Comp.
most self-effacing
Super.
UK
/sɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
US
/sɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
She is a self-effacing person who never takes credit for her achievements.
Она скромный человек, который никогда не берет на себя заслуги за свои достижения.
Additional translations
застенчивый
робкий
непритязательный
Synonyms
modest
humble
unassuming
retiring
reserved
shy
Antonyms
self-assertive
self-important
boastful
proud
self-effacinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlf.ɪˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb 'self-efface'.
Synonyms
self-deprecating
unassuming
modest
retiring
diffident
unpretending
unpretentious
unobtrusive
low-key
reserved
bashful
humble
demure
meek

Definitions

self-effacingadjective
Not claiming attention for oneself; modest.
Despite his significant achievements, he remained self-effacing and always credited his team.
Characterized by the downplaying of one's own importance; unassuming.
Her self-effacing humour made everyone feel at ease.
self-effacinggerund / present participle
Present participle of 'self-efface', functioning as an adjective meaning modest or unassuming.
In a self-effacing attempt to shift the spotlight, he praised his colleagues instead.
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