Self-effacing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Self-effacing is an adjective meaning Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
Meaning
Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
Example Sentences
Clark Kent's self-effacing behavior is to purposefully make people ignore him.
[…] When asked about this, Muldoon's self-effacing response is: “I don't think so!”
I'm sorry if I seem self-effacing / Consumed by selfish thoughts / It's only that I still love you deeply / It's all the love I got
His personality was also extremely endearing, his interviews were very self-effacing (and), he came over as gentle and was generous in his praise of others.
Synonyms for self-effacing
Depending on context, synonyms include reticent, unassertive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reticent, unassertive, bashful, unassuming, low-profile, diffident.
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