self-depreciating
Americanadjective
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At a press conference marking the change, Yusuf was self-depreciating.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025
Part of the appeal of the show is the humor, both Rowe’s self-depreciating style and that which naturally emerges from the workers, whether they’re gently mocking Rowe or good-naturedly joshing with each other.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
But even with the funny, self-depreciating opener, the first episode of the new season wasn’t a stunning success or a total flop.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2022
He repeatedly tells me that he doesn’t want to be a burden and makes self-depreciating comments about his body daily.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2020
Things get out of the way of the vigorous, affirmative man, which are always tripping the self-depreciating, negative man.
From Pushing to the Front by Marden, Orison Swett
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