self effacing
/ˌsɛlfɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
adjective
- Not trying to make yourself noticed or seem important; modest and humble.
- She was so self-effacing that she rarely mentioned her many accomplishments.
- The self-effacing scientist gave all the credit to her research team.
- His self-effacing humor made everyone feel comfortable around him.
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