self-deprecating

Speech parts

1. self-deprecating - Adjective

2. self-deprecating - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

conscious of your own shortcomings

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

self deprecating

Synonyms

self-deprecatory frank meek coy natural bashful reserved modest straightforward honest shy unaffected humble sincere respectful
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Antonyms

scornful affected loud proud vain arrogant
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Examples

I have a high self-opinion - I don't need to hide that. I don't need to be self-deprecating. Adam Levine

I am incredibly self-deprecating. It stems from self-doubt. Charlie Cox

When I read the pilot 'for Married with Children', it just reminded me of my Uncle Joe... just a self-deprecating kind of guy. He'd come home from work, and the wife would maybe say 'I ran over the dog this morning in the driveway'. And he would say 'Fine, what's for dinner? Ed O'Neill

I think women have a hard time not apologizing their way into negotiations. We tend to back in to these conversations in a self-deprecating and ultimately self-defeating way. Mika Brzezinski

I've always been a fan of a Johnny Carson because he was so great with an audience and not afraid of self-deprecating humor. Vince Vaughn

My philosophy is, it's always very rewarding when you can make an audience laugh. I don't mind making fun of myself. I like self-deprecating comedy. But I'd like you to laugh with me occasionally, too. Dwayne Johnson

Close letter words and terms

self-depraved self-deprecate self-deprecated self-deprecating person self-deprecatingly self-deprecation