What does self-deprecating mean?
Self-deprecating means Expressing disapproval of oneself..
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/ˌsɛlfˈdɛpɹəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ · adjective
Expressing disapproval of oneself..
Mention sex, and the English humour reflex kicks in. And we all know that self-deprecating jokes are the most effective, the most widely appreciated form of humour.
One of the most defining outcomes of the study was the acknowledgement that the use of self-deprecating humour doesn’t necessarily have negative connotations, as previously thought.
Use self-deprecating when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Self-deprecating means Expressing disapproval of oneself..
Common synonyms include self-deprecatory, apologetic.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Mention sex, and the English humour reflex kicks in. And we all know that self-deprecating jokes are the most effective, the most widely appreciated form of humour.
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