Self-deprecating
Translation of "self-deprecating" into Russian
self-deprecating
AdjectiveUK
/ˌselfˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
self-deprecating
more self-deprecating Comp.
most self-deprecating Super.
He has a self-deprecating sense of humor.
У него самоуничижительное чувство юмора.
Definitions
self-deprecating
AdjectiveUK
/ˌselfˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Modest about or critical of oneself, especially in a humorous or understated way.
Her self-deprecating remarks made everyone in the room feel at ease.
self-deprecating
Pres. ParticipleUK
/ˌselfˈdeprɪkeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈdɛprɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
Present participle of self-deprecate.
He was self-deprecating when describing his performance.