self-deprecating

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

self- +‎ deprecating, present participle of to deprecate

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˌsɛlfˈdɛprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/, X-SAMPA: /%sElf"dEpr@%keItIN/

Adjective [edit]

self-deprecating (comparative more self-deprecating, superlative most self-deprecating)

  1. expressing disapproval or being critical of oneself.