self-depreciating
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- self-depreciation noun
Example Sentences
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Part of the appeal of the show is the humor, both Rowe’s self-depreciating style and that which naturally emerges from the workers, whether they’re gently mocking Rowe or good-naturedly joshing with each other.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
She didn’t, and Lowe, whose winningly self-depreciating tone persists through adventures and misadventures alike, is no naif.
From Washington Post • May 19, 2022
He repeatedly tells me that he doesn’t want to be a burden and makes self-depreciating comments about his body daily.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2020
With her characteristically jaunty and self-depreciating style, Martin uses a blend of personal anecdotes, embarrassing teen stories and social commentary to show young people it's OK to be attracted to whoever they want.
From BBC • May 23, 2019
The grace with which he pronounced his words, the spread of his splendid chest, his easy pose, his self-depreciating shrugs enthralled her.
From Money Magic A Novel by Garland, Hamlin
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