self-dep·re·ca·tion
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plural self-deprecations
Definition of self-deprecation
: disparagement or undervaluation of oneself
On-camera and off, cheerful self-deprecation is the key to Hugh Grant's formidable charm.— Leah Rozen Comedy is about self-deprecation, about showing vulnerability.— David Moore
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“Self-deprecation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-deprecation. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of self-deprecation was in 1846
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