self-deprecating

• Qualifie une personne ou une remarque qui se critique modestement ou avec humour, souvent pour faire preuve de modestie ou d'esprit.

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.

   autodérision modeste

   • 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.

   Synonymeshumblemodestself-effacing

   Antonymesarrogantboastfulconceitedegotistical