self-effacing
Pronunciation
/sˈɛlfɪfˈeɪsɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "self-effacing"in English

self-effacing
01

trying to avoid drawing attention toward one's abilities or oneself, especially due to modesty

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most self-effacing
Comparative
more self-effacing
gradable
Examples
Her self-effacing attitude made her popular with her colleagues.
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