Someone who’s self-effacing is shy and likes to stay out of the spotlight, shunning attention and praise. ... If someone says you did a great job and you say, “It was nothing,” that’s self-effacing. It is usually considered a positive quality , since it’s the opposite of being cocky, egotistical, and attention-hogging.
What is a self-effacing attitude?
: having or showing a tendency to make oneself modestly or shyly inconspicuous His passions and faith run soul- deep, his gentle wit is always self-effacing and never insulting ...—
Is it bad to be self-effacing?
A self-aware joke can not only diffuse an awkward situation, but it can also lead to higher levels of emotional well-being. While all of that may be true, the fact of the matter is that self-deprecation is only beneficial in moderation .
What is the opposite of self-effacing?
Antonyms for self-effacing. extroverted . (also extraverted), immodest, outgoing.
What does self-effacing lie mean?
“Self-effacement is the act of making oneself, one’s actions, inconspicuous, especially because of humility . It is not making yourself noticeable; not trying to get the attention of other people.”
What is a synonym for self-effacing?
coy . discreet . humble . reticent .
Is self loathing an emotion?
Self loathing is extreme criticism of oneself . It may feel as though nothing you do is good enough or that you are unworthy or undeserving of good things in life.
What does self facing mean?
: having a natural, broken, or undressed face .
Does effacing mean?
Effacement and dilatation allow a baby to be born through the birth canal. Effacement means that the cervix stretches and gets thinner . Dilatation means that the cervix opens. As labor nears, the cervix may start to thin or stretch (efface) and open (dilate).
What does it mean to be reticent?
1 : inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved. 2 : restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance the room has an aspect of reticent dignity— A. N. Whitehead.
What is another word for self efficacy?
| aplomb confidence | conviction assurance | self-confidence assuredness | courage certainty | nerve certitude |
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What does self Abnegate mean?
: self-denial, self-sacrifice ... the notion that having a baby demands complete and total self-abnegation, and anything short of that is not enough.— Jessi Klein.
Whats does humble mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive. 2 : reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission a humble apology . 3a : ranking low in a hierarchy or scale : insignificant, unpretentious.
How do you use self-effacing in a sentence?
- In fact he was very quiet and self-effacing. ...
- He was a quiet and self-effacing person who took joy in the success of others. ...
- He may no longer rely on his haircuts to do the talking but he is still shy and self-effacing.
Which synonyms for demure seem to you to express a positive feeling?
- cocksure,
- cocky,
- confident,
- hubristic,
- overconfident,
- self-confident.
