Self-effacement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Self-effacement is a noun meaning The act of keeping oneself in the background, as in humility.
Meaning
The act of keeping oneself in the background, as in humility.
Example Sentences
John likes to remain unnoticed and does so naturally through the self-effacement found in his personality.
Word Forms
- self-effacements
Synonyms for self-effacement
Depending on context, synonyms include effacement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include effacement, self-abnegation, unpride, unarrogance, dissimulation, self-naughting.
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