self-depreciating

English

Etymology

From self- +‎ depreciating. Commonly used until the 1950s, when "self-deprecating" surpassed it, and is a minor variation today.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsɛlfˈdɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪtɪŋ/

Adjective

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

  1. Expressing disapproval of oneself.
    A self-depreciating career isn't a good one.

Verb

self-depreciating

  1. present participle and gerund of self-depreciate
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