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SELF-DEPRECATING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-deprecating mean?
• SELF-DEPRECATING (adjective)
The adjective SELF-DEPRECATING has 1 sense:
1. conscious of your own shortcomings
Familiarity information: SELF-DEPRECATING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SELF-DEPRECATING (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Conscious of your own shortcomings
Similar:
apologetic; excusatory (offering or expressing apology)
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