self-deprecatory
adjective
-ˈde-prə-ˌkā-tə-rē \
Definition of self-deprecatory
: expressing disparagement or undervaluation of oneself : self-deprecating … an intense yet sensitive athlete with a nice touch of self-deprecatory humor. —Sandy Treadwell But then, in a funny, charming, self-deprecatory way he'd start telling rambling, digressive, but observant and intelligent stories that would bare his soul and crack you up … —Ron Rosenbaum
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