self-deprecating

English - Turkish

Definition of self-deprecating in English Turkish dictionary

Mütevazı, alçak gönüllü

English - English

Definition of self-deprecating in English English dictionary

expressing disapproval or being critical of oneself

conscious of your own shortcomings

If you describe someone's behaviour as self-deprecating, you mean that they criticize themselves or represent themselves as foolish in a light-hearted way. Sharon tells the story of that night with self-deprecating humour. trying to make your own abilities or achievements seem unimportant

Hyphenation

self-dep·re·cat·ing

Turkish pronunciation

selfdeprıkeytîng

Pronunciation

/ˈselfˈdeprəˌkātəɴɢ/ /ˈsɛlfˈdɛprəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Etymology

() self- +‎ deprecating, present participle of to deprecate