Self-effacing (Adjective)
Meaning
Reluctant to draw attention to yourself.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a self-effacing person who preferred to stay in the background and let others take the credit for the team's success.
- His self-effacing nature made him uncomfortable with praise, and he often downplayed his own achievements.
- Despite being a talented artist, she was self-effacing and rarely showcased her work in public exhibitions.
- The self-effacing comedian often made jokes at his own expense, which endeared him to his audience.
- He was a self-effacing leader who gave credit to his team members and never sought to draw attention to himself.