Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-deprecatory
Adjective
/ˈsɛlf ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪtəri/
Definition
Tending to undervalue oneself or one’s worth.
Examples
- Her self-deprecatory humor made everyone feel at ease during the presentation.
- He often made self-deprecatory remarks about his cooking skills, which were actually quite good.
- In a self-deprecatory tone, she joked about her tendency to trip over her own feet.
Meaning
Self-deprecatory describes a tendency to belittle or undervalue oneself, often in a humorous or modest manner.
Synonyms
- Self-effacing
- Modest
- Downplaying
