self-deprecating

• Beschreibt eine Person oder eine Äußerung, die sich selbst bescheiden oder mit Humor kritisiert, oft um Bescheidenheit oder Geist zu zeigen.

Describes a person or remark that modestly or humorously criticizes oneself, often used to show humility or wit.

1. Modest about one's own abilitiesB2formal

   Tending to undervalue or make fun of oneself, often in a humorous way, as a sign of modesty.

   Selbstironisch

   • His self-deprecating humor made everyone laugh.
   • She made a self-deprecating remark about her cooking skills.
   • He is known for his self-deprecating style of comedy.

   Synonymehumblemodestself-effacing

   Antonymearrogantboastfulconceitedegotistical