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tending or serving to disparage or undervalue oneself self-deprecating humor
He is far too self-deprecating … to assume the persona of a celebrity.—
What does self depriving mean?
:
voluntary denial of oneself from possessing, using, consuming
, or enjoying something desired No self-deprivation is called for, but simply the understanding that the healthiest, tastiest, and most nourishing way to eat is also the most economical, most compassionate, and least polluting.—
What does self defacement mean?
:
tending or serving to disparage or undervalue oneself self-deprecating humor
He is far too self-deprecating … to assume the persona of a celebrity.—
Can you disparage yourself?
cry stinking fish To badmouth one-self, to belittle or disparage one’s own efforts or character, to put one-self down; to cause others to think ill of one-self. To cry means ‘to sell by outcry,’ ‘to offer for sale by auction,’ or ‘to announce’ (OED). … This self-evident expression is infrequently heard today.
What is a deprecating?
:
tending or serving to disparage or belittle someone or something
a deprecating remark Allagash tells you, with a deprecating roll of his eyes, that Vicky is studying Philosophy at Princeton.—
What do you call someone who thinks they are better than everybody else?
supercilious
. adjective. a supercilious person behaves as if they think they are better or more important than everyone else.
What is it called when you belittle yourself?
Synonyms of ‘demean yourself’
He humbled himself and became obedient.
debase yourself
.
downgrade yourself
.
abase yourself
.
What’s a word for self hate?
In this page you can discover 8 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for self-hatred, like:
self-loathing
, worthlessness, self-righteousness, self-disgust, hopelessness, self-doubt, self-pity and null.
How do you love your self?
- Know yourself. …
- Say “no” when you need to. …
- Don’t compare yourself to others. …
- Be truly present. …
- Know and use your strengths. …
- Give yourself a treat. …
- Be honest with yourself. …
- Let yourself off the hook for your mistakes and imperfections.
What is another word for self deprivation?
| abstemiousness abstinence | moderation temperance | asceticism austerity | restraint self-denial | self-discipline sobriety |
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What does it mean to disparage someone?
: meant to belittle the value or importance of someone or something : serving or intended to disparage someone or something a disparaging term/word … disparaging comments from ordinarily sane and sympathetic critics …—
What does suggestible mean in English?
English Language Learners Definition of suggestible
:
likely to believe that what someone says is true or may be true : easily influenced
. See the full definition for suggestible in the English Language Learners Dictionary. suggestible. adjective. sug·gest·ible | sə(g)-ˈjes-tə-bəl
Does deprecate mean delete?
Deprecation and removal are two different things. Deprecation, on the other hand, means
that the manufacturer discourages a feature’s use but leaves it available
. … But deprecated features often come with a warning recommending other solutions. In future versions, deprecated features often face removal.
What is a deprecating smile?
A deprecating smile means the
same as “dismissive smile”
or “disparaging smile.”
Whats does obsolete mean?
(ɒbsəliːt ) adjective.
Something that is obsolete is no longer needed because something better has been invented
. So much equipment becomes obsolete almost as soon as it’s made. Synonyms: outdated, old, passé, ancient More Synonyms of obsolete.
