self effacement
/ˌsɛlfɪˈfeɪsmənt/
noun
- The act of making yourself seem less important or not drawing attention to yourself.
- In some cultures, self-effacement is considered a virtue in social interactions.
- Her self-effacement made her a humble leader who always credited her team.
- His self-effacement during the award ceremony surprised everyone who knew his achievements.
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