self-deprecating

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self-dep·re·cat·ing (s

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adj.

Tending to undervalue oneself and one's abilities.

self-depre·cating·ly adv.

self-deprecating, self-depreciating

adj

having a tendency to disparage oneself

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Adj.

self-deprecating - conscious of your own shortcomings

apologetic, excusatory - offering or expressing apology; "an apologetic note"; "an apologetic manner"

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