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self-deprecating

/ˌselfˈdep.rə.keɪ.tɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˌselfˈdep.rə.keɪ.tɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruОписывает человека или высказывание, которое скромно или с юмором критикует самого себя, часто используется для проявления скромности или остроумия.

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.

    ruСамоироничный

    • 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.

    Synonymshumblemodestself-effacing

    Antonymsarrogantboastfulconceitedegotistical

Forms
  • more self-deprecating comparative form
  • most self-deprecating superlative form
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