self depreciation
/ˌsɛlfdɪˌpriʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of criticizing or undervaluing yourself, often in a way that is not entirely serious or is meant to be humorous.
- A little self-depreciation can be charming, but too much can seem like a lack of confidence.
- His constant self-depreciation made his friends worry that he didn't see his own talents.
- She used self-depreciation to deflect compliments, saying she was just lucky.
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