SELF-EFFACING Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word self-effacing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SELF-EFFACING
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| humble | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||||
| low-key | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • restrained in style or quality | ||||||||
| modest | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance adjective satellite • not large but sufficient in size or amount • free from pomp or affectation • low or inferior in station or quality • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • relatively moderate, limited, or small | ||||||||
| self-deprecating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • conscious of your own shortcomings | ||||||||
| unassuming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming | ||||||||
| unpretentious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking pretension or affectation • not ostentatious adjective satellite • exhibiting restrained good taste | ||||||||
| reticent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • temperamentally disinclined to talk • cool and formal in manner • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||||
| retiring | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming • of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||||
