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self-effacement

/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪs.mənt/

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noun

/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪs.mənt/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие, направленное на то, чтобы намеренно оставаться незаметным или уходить от внимания, часто из скромности или смирения.

A noun referring to the act of deliberately making oneself inconspicuous or withdrawing from attention, often out of modesty or humility.

uncountable

  1. Modesty and humilityC1formal

    The act of making oneself inconspicuous or withdrawing from attention, often due to modesty or humility.

    ruСкромность и смирение

    • His self-effacement made him a beloved leader who never sought the spotlight.
    • She practiced self-effacement, always praising her team instead of taking credit.
    • In many cultures, self-effacement is considered a virtue.

    Synonymsbashfulnessdiffidencehumilitymeeknessmodestyreticenceunobtrusiveness

    Antonymsarroganceconceitegotismself-assertion

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  • self-effacements plural form
  • self-effacements' possessive plural form
  • self-effacement's possessive singular form
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