self-deprecation

Mocking oneself modestly

Self-deprecation is the act of belittling or undervaluing oneself, often through humor.

Someone with a self-deprecating sense of humor makes jokes at their own expense: His self-deprecation about his cooking skills always got a laugh.

The practice can signal modesty or disarm criticism, though excessive self-deprecation may reflect genuine low self-esteem or become tiresome.

humor

irony

Meaning opposite to words

roast · banter · quip · wit · drollness · tongue-in-cheek · facetiousness · understatement · wisecrack · jest

modesty

humility

Freedom from arrogance

understated · down-to-earth · unpretentious · downplaying · deflection · graciousness · tactful · politeness · groundedness · approachability

insecurity

inadequacy

State of being insufficient

apprehension · diffidence · hesitation · inhibition · unworthiness · approval-seeking · shame · embarrassment · apologetic · dismissiveness

Categories
Opposites
self-presentation valence

self-deprecationboasting

Excessive self-praise

bragging · self-promotion · self-aggrandizement · showing off · grandstanding

self-regard

self-deprecationself-esteem

One's sense of worth

self-respect · self-confidence · self-assurance · self-worth · self-regard

social humility spectrum

self-deprecationarrogance

Excessive self-importance

vanity · conceit · narcissism · egotism · hubris

Family

self, selfless, deprecate, deprecatory, deprecating, deprecation, deprecative, deprecated, deprecates

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