self-effacing
Pronunciation
/sˈɛlfɪfˈeɪsɪŋ/
British pronunciation
/sˈɛlfɪfˈeɪsɪŋ/

Definitie en betekenis van "self-effacing"in het Engels

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bescheiden, terughoudend

trying to avoid drawing attention toward one's abilities or oneself, especially due to modesty
example
Voorbeelden
Her self-effacing attitude made her popular with her colleagues.
Haar bescheiden houding maakte haar populair bij haar collega's.
Despite his achievements, he remained self-effacing and avoided boasting.
Ondanks zijn prestaties bleef hij bescheiden en vermeed hij opscheppen.
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