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What is another word for Self-Effacing.? – 123 Self-Effacing. Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    modest humble unassuming lowly meek mild retiring shy bashful diffident self-deprecating unpretentious unaffected simple plain unostentatious understated restrained muted subdued quiet reserved demure coy timid backward unassertive self-effacingly humble abashed

    Meaning of Self-Effacing.

    Having or showing a modest or humble attitude, especially about one's own abilities or achievements

    Definitions

    • Tending to hide or suppress one's own feelings, thoughts, or accomplishments
    • Lacking confidence or assertiveness, often to an excessive degree

    Example Uses

    • She was a self-effacing person who never liked to talk about her accomplishments.
    • He was self-effacing about his role in the project, giving credit to his team members instead.
    • The self-effacing humor of the comedian made the audience laugh and feel at ease.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    arrogant proud haughty conceited self-important egotistical pompous pretentious boastful vain narcissistic self-centered selfish overconfident assertive aggressive domineering imperious superior snobbish snooty condescending

    Related Nouns

    humility modesty humility meekness mildness shyness bashfulness diffidence self-deprecation unpretentiousness simplicity plainness unostentatiousness understatement restraint mutedness subdual quietness reserve demureness coyness timidity backwardness

    Related Verbs

    deprecate diminish downplay minimize belittle humble abase demean degrade reduce lessen moderate temper soften mute subdue quiet still restrain understatement simplify plain

    Related Adjectives

    modest humble unassuming lowly meek mild retiring shy bashful diffident self-deprecating unpretentious unaffected simple plain unostentatious understated restrained muted subdued quiet reserved demure coy timid backward