self-depreciating

[ self-di-pree-shee-ey-ting, self- ]

adjective

1. self-deprecating ( def ).

Other Words From

• self-de·pre·ci·a·tion [self-di-pree-shee-, ey, -sh, uh, n, self-], noun

Example Sentences

Centuries later, the term "self-depreciating" was coined to describe speech that belittles or humbles oneself.

From The Daily Beast

But "self-depreciating" is a mouthful: six syllables, counting the dipthong as two.

From The Daily Beast

He is not intended as a type of the meek, self-depreciating person who lets slander pass without a protest.

From Project Gutenberg

But Judy was too much engaged with her own numerous gifts to contradict this self-depreciating statement.

From Project Gutenberg

Soldiers—let a woman hesitate to speak of their dress and arms in any tone but that of self-depreciating humility.

From Project Gutenberg

Had you been self-depreciating and oversensitive, what I said would have turned you from that field of effort.

From Project Gutenberg

But the fact is that both of these self-depreciating New Englanders were stimulating and valuable teachers.

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