What does self-effacing mean?
Self-effacing means Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable..
Self-effacing
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
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!”
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.
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
Synonyms for self-effacing
Antonyms for self-effacing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more self-effacing
- most self-effacing
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for self-effacing?
Common synonyms include reticent, unassertive.
What is the opposite of self-effacing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use self-effacing in a sentence?
Clark Kent's self-effacing behavior is to purposefully make people ignore him.
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