adjective

self-effacing

say it: self-ih·FAY·sing

not seeking attention for oneself

In Personality & Character

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1. (adjective) not trying to draw attention to yourself or make yourself noticed; humble and modest

2. (adjective) tending to hide or downplay your own abilities or achievements

Examples

1. She has a self-effacing manner and never brags about her accomplishments.
2. He gave a self-effacing speech, crediting his success entirely to his team's hard work.

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self-effacing

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