self-deprecating

adjective

Definition of self-deprecatingnext
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 Much of his early content consisted of sketch comedy and self-deprecating homemade short films. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Choi is more than a little self-deprecating. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026 The movement’s tongue-in-cheek messaging blends self-deprecating humor with political criticism. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2026 Manilow recently chatted candidly and with his trademark self-deprecating humor about the turns his life has taken. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-deprecating
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  1. humble
  2. meek
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  • Whether topped with butter and jam, layered with peanut butter, crowned with avocado and eggs or transformed into a hearty breakfast sandwich, this humble bread has become a staple in kitchens across the country.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Adjusting to life surrounded by huge events Road closures, heavy congestion, competition for parking and big noises can stalk any humble Inglewood resident these days.
    — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of humble
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  • This is just one of many, many kinky situations Hoffman encounters as Elliot, a meek, wide-eyed college graduate who enters into a sadomasochistic relationship with gallery owner Erika Tracey (Olivia Wilde).
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has never been a meek man, but his results of late — four or more losses in each of the last three seasons — spark worry about the health of his program after a dominant eight-year stretch prior.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of meek

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“Self-deprecating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-deprecating. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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