self-effacing

adjective

1. tending to make oneself, one's actions, etc, inconspicuous, esp because of humility or timidity; modest

Derived Forms

• ˌself-efˈfacingly, adverb

Example Sentences

Johnson is calm and self-effacing by nature, with the same low-key charm and thoughtfulness that he brings to his stand-up.

From Los Angeles Times

We are everything everyone says we are – venal, shallow, incredibly ignorant, self-effacing, smug, arrogant and often wrong.

From Salon

“In a profoundly modest, unassuming and almost self-effacing tone and countenance, he turned to me,” Edwards said, “and said, ‘Yes, I think they knew we were traveling the same path.’

From Los Angeles Times

Hawes utilizes that iconography without exploiting or sensationalizing the material; the film is emotionally restrained in a way that is almost frustrating at times but ultimately reflects the character of Winton’s quiet, self-effacing personality.

From Los Angeles Times

The star of “The Fall Guy” immediately won over the crowd at the Paramount Theatre before the movie began with this self-effacing announcement.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coy
• discreet
• humble
• reticent
• unassuming
• unobtrusive
• unpretentious