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SELF-EFFACING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-effacing mean?
• SELF-EFFACING (adjective)
The adjective SELF-EFFACING has 1 sense:
1. reluctant to draw attention to yourself
Familiarity information: SELF-EFFACING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Reluctant to draw attention to yourself
Synonyms:
reticent; retiring; self-effacing
Similar:
unassertive (inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence)
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