self-depreciating

American  

[self-di-pree-shee-ey-ting, self-] / ˌsɛlf dɪˈpri ʃiˌeɪ tɪŋ, ˌsɛlf- /

Also self-depreciative

adjective

1. self-deprecating.

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Other Word Forms

• self-depreciation noun

Example Sentences

At a press conference marking the change, Yusuf was self-depreciating.

From BBC

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

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

She didn’t, and Lowe, whose winningly self-depreciating tone persists through adventures and misadventures alike, is no naif.

From Washington Post

“Sorry, I am trying to learn more words,” the No. 1-ranked player said with a self-depreciating smile as he fumbled a bit for more specific vocabulary.

From Seattle Times