self deprecating

/ˌsɛlfˈdɛprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Tending to make yourself seem less important or less good at something, often in a humorous way; modest or critical of yourself.
    • Self-deprecating comments can make you seem more approachable and humble.
    • She has a self-deprecating sense of humor, always poking fun at her own mistakes.
    • His self-deprecating jokes about his cooking skills made everyone laugh, even though he was actually a great chef.
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