self-deprecation

noun
UK: /ˌselfˌdeprɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌselfˌdeprɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of criticizing yourself in a humorous way.

    1. Her self-deprecation made everyone laugh at the party.
    2. He used self-deprecation as a tool to deflect serious questions about his career.

  2. The tendency to downplay your own accomplishments or abilities.

    1. His self-deprecation hid his true talent from many people.
    2. Despite her obvious intelligence, her constant self-deprecation was somewhat annoying.

Synonyms

self-mockery humility modesty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-deprecation" in English means: The act of criticizing yourself in a humorous way., The tendency to downplay your own accomplishments or abilities..

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

Synonyms for "self-deprecation": self-mockery, humility, modesty.

Example usage of "self-deprecation": "Her self-deprecation made everyone laugh at the party.". More examples on the page.