self-deprecating

adjective
UK: /ˌself ˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US: /ˌself ˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/

  1. Modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously so

    1. He was self-deprecating about his skills.
    2. Her self-deprecating humor made her instantly likeable to everyone she met.

  2. Having or showing the quality of understanding or minimizing your own importance

    1. She made a self-deprecating joke.
    2. The comedian's routine was filled with self-deprecating anecdotes about his own failures.

Synonyms

self-critical humble modest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-deprecating" in English means: Modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously so, Having or showing the quality of understanding or minimizing your own importance.

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

Synonyms for "self-deprecating": self-critical, humble, modest.

Example usage of "self-deprecating": "He was self-deprecating about his skills.". More examples on the page.