Meaning & use
self-effacing
Not seeking attention or praise for oneself; modest about one's own abilities or achievements.
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Despite winning the award, she remained self-effacing and credited her whole team.
His self-effacing humor made him instantly likable to everyone at the party.
A note on using this word
Self-effacing is generally a compliment, but taken to an extreme it can suggest someone undervalues their own worth.
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