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Noun self-effacement has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: self-effacementPart of Speech: Noun Sense 1: Definition: The act of making oneself inconspicuous or not drawing attention to oneself, typically due to modesty or humility. Example sentence: Jane's self-effacement seemed odd during the party as she usually loves being the center of attention. Sense 2: Definition: The act of behaving in a way that tends to make others feel more important or superior. Example sentence: The politician's self-effacement endeared him to the voters, as he always listened attentively to their concerns. Part of Speech: Adjective Sense 1: Definition: Describing a person who tends to downplay their own importance or achievements. Example sentence: Her self-effacement nature made it difficult for her to accept compliments on her stunning artwork. Sense 2: Definition: Describing an action or behavior that demonstrates a lack of self-importance. Example sentence: His self-effacement gesture of offering his seat to an elderly person on the bus was commendable. Part of Speech: Verb Sense 1: Definition: The act of consciously minimizing one's own importance or drawing attention to oneself. Example sentence: Don't self-efface yourself during the interview; make sure to highlight your achievements and skills. Related products on Amazon:
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self-discovery self-disgust self-dissolving self-distrust self-doubt self-drive self-educated self-education self-effacement self-effacing self-efficacy self-efficacy self-employed--also self-employed self-employed person self-employed s self-employment
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