Meaning Of The Word Self-deprecating

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What's The Definition Of Self-deprecating?

self-deprecating
If you describe someone's behaviour as self-deprecating, you mean that they criticize themselves or represent themselves as foolish in a light-hearted way.

self-deprecating in British English
adjective: belittling or undervaluing oneself; excessively modest
adjective: having a tendency to disparage oneself

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