SINCE 1828
self-deprecatory
adjective
self-dep·re·ca·to·ry
| \ ˌself-ˈde-pri-kə-ˌtȯr-ē
, -ˈde-prə-ˌkā-tə-rē\
, -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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