self-deprecatory

adjective

Definition of self-deprecatorynext
as in self-deprecating

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Recent Examples of self-deprecatory But my favorite joke was the self-deprecatory one. — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Prior to sharing his self-deprecatory costume, Vance marked the holiday with another one of his viral memes. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025 His TikTok alone is a treasure trove of hilarious videos, which range from self-deprecatory humor to him hopping on whatever viral trend is tickling his fancy. — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-deprecatory
  1. self-deprecating
  2. self-effacing
  3. unassuming
  4. down-to-earth
  5. humble
  6. meek
  7. deferential
  8. aw-shucks
Adjective
  • Haaland has been the World Cup’s biggest personality; a self-deprecating, smiling figurehead that has seldom looked happier than in a golden month with Norway.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • All this was built on a self-deprecating stand-up persona that made hay of middle-aged masculinity.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 30 June 2026
Definition of self-deprecating
Adjective
  • Neither can be considered a compliment but in landing on a self-effacing authenticity, Haaland is building a huge audience.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Call it another twist in the story of an accidental heartthrob turned self-effacing star — or simply the irony of teller and tale — but despite his discomfort with visibility, Arlaud has become one of the most outspoken left-wing voices in contemporary French cinema.
    — Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Definition of self-effacing
Adjective
  • To two first-timers, the bar’s fittingly morose, all-black exterior cut an unassuming figure on the quiet block.
    — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
  • Insider tip The unassuming pool bar has become popular with Kihei residents.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of unassuming
Adjective
  • Natural wood-grain texture gives this bed a down-to-earth aesthetic but still winks at New England vintage.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
  • If anything, this down-to-earth transit is here to shed light on what is genuinely worthy of your devotion.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of down-to-earth
Adjective
  • Family described him as a kind and humble man who worked hard and never hesitated to help others.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The humble pen offers a very handy, easy-to-carry form factor for writing, so why not use it for other tasks, too?
    — Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of humble
Adjective
  • Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
  • The series centers on Cha Myung-jo, a meek worker at a company producing imitation character stickers who, despite nominally heading his household, lives in the shadow of his far more capable wife.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 June 2026
Definition of meek
Adjective
  • And his answer was deferential to another candidate from the New York Yankees.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • But looked at another way, Caine and other generals are being overly timid and deferential, in part because Pete Hegseth demands it.
    — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of deferential
Adjective
  • That’s more like it, although Haaland reverted to his refreshing aw-shucks demeanor when asked about his latest brace of goals.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
  • That amnesia helped make possible both Jimmy Carter’s aw-shucks presidency and the Reagan revolution.
    — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of aw-shucks

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“Self-deprecatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-deprecatory. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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