SELF-DEPRECATING Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

self-deprecating

adjective

Definition of self-deprecating

as in humble

formal meant to make yourself or the things you do seem unimportant He spoke in a self-deprecating tone. self-deprecating humor

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Recent Examples of self-deprecating Playing an acoustic guitar, Martin delivered a surprise number that was both self-deprecating and deferential to two great Australians, the late cricketing great Shane Warne and Farnham. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 Some of Sami’s videos also were humorous and self-deprecating. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026 As a priest, Lamb held a calm, patient and somewhat self-deprecating sense of perspective. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton brought her last concert tour, Pure & Simple, to Kansas City a decade ago, a night made memorable by the country icon’s trademark self-deprecating jokes as much as her music. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-deprecating

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Fresh off a massive four-year, $180-million contract extension that solidified Reaves as a legitimate star player, the humble Arkansas native has elevated his game with the same mindset taught to him from his parents and older brother.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
In the early days, players were humble, and genuinely grateful just to have a place in the United States to play.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of humble

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Others seemed meek, with downcast eyes that refused to meet the camera.

— Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Moore plays Mona, a meek, thoroughly unseen wife and mother who impulsively decides to audition for a community theater musical despite having no experience.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of meek

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