self-effacement

noun
UK: /ˌself.ɪˈfeɪs.mənt/
US: /ˌself.ɪˈfeɪs.mənt/

  1. The act of making yourself appear less important or noticeable, especially due to modesty or shyness.

    1. Her self-effacement was a key part of her charm.
    2. His self-effacement at the party made him seem humble, not insecure.

  2. The quality of not wanting to draw attention to yourself or your abilities.

    1. His self-effacement hid a deep understanding.
    2. The artist's self-effacement allowed his art to speak for itself, powerfully resonating.

Synonyms

modesty humility reserve

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-effacement" in English means: The act of making yourself appear less important or noticeable, especially due to modesty or shyness., The quality of not wanting to draw attention to yourself or your abilities..

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

Synonyms for "self-effacement": modesty, humility, reserve.

Example usage of "self-effacement": "Her self-effacement was a key part of her charm.". More examples on the page.