self-denigration

noun
UK: /ˌselfˌdenɪˈɡreɪʃən/
US: /ˌselfˌdenɪˈɡreɪʃən/

  1. The act of criticizing yourself, your abilities, or your worth.

    1. Her self-denigration was hard to hear.
    2. His constant self-denigration made it difficult to offer him any sincere compliments or encouragement.

  2. The behavior of belittling or expressing a low opinion of oneself, often publicly.

    1. He used self-denigration to get attention.
    2. The comedian's act relied heavily on self-denigration, though some found it more sad than funny.

Synonyms

self-deprecation self-criticism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-denigration" in English means: The act of criticizing yourself, your abilities, or your worth., The behavior of belittling or expressing a low opinion of oneself, often publicly..

The phonetic transcription of "self-denigration" is /ˌselfˌdenɪˈɡreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌselfˌdenɪˈɡreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-denigration": self-deprecation, self-criticism.

Example usage of "self-denigration": "Her self-denigration was hard to hear.". More examples on the page.