self-depreciation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌself.dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌself.dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
自贬;自嘲
behaviour in which someone tries to make themselves, their abilities, or their achievements seem less important
She has a propensity for misadventure and a gift for self-depreciation.
He is warm and engaging, his conversation full of self-depreciation and easy laughter. 他热情而迷人，他的谈话充满了自嘲和轻松的笑声。
Synonym: self-deprecation
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- With characteristic self-depreciation, he says he was given the award for "being cheerful".
- His relentless self-depreciation renders the book pretty much critic-proof.
- There was more self-depreciation, plus a refreshing hint of self-awareness, to come.