Definition of Self-deprecatory
Self-deprecatory
self-dep·re·ca·to·ry
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(adjective)
tending to be quite modest or humble, typically by undervaluing, criticizing, or disparaging oneself, especially as a form of humor;
e.g. He spoke with a self-deprecatory tone when telling them about his silly mistake.
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