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🙇self-effacing

adjective
/ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
self-discipline self-esteem

Meaning

not drawing attention to oneself; modest

Example Sentences

Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.

Synonyms

modest, humble, unassuming, reserved, meek

Antonyms

arrogant, boastful, proud

Collocations

self-effacing nature, self-effacing smile, self-effacing attitude

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