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self depreciate

 

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Self Depreciate

Definition:

Self depreciate refers to the act of belittling or undervaluing oneself or one's abilities, often done humorously.

Parts of Speech:

  • Verb
  • Noun

Senses:

Verb:

1. To belittle oneself or one's abilities, often as a form of humor.

2. To criticize or undervalue oneself in order to seek reassurance or sympathy from others.

Noun:

A self-deprecating comment or behavior, usually used as a coping mechanism or to gain social acceptance.

Usage:

Verb:

  1. He tends to self deprecate whenever he receives a compliment.
  2. She always self depreciates her achievements, even though she excels in her field.

Noun:

His self-depreciate jokes always make everyone laugh in the office.

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