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self-effacement

noun

UK/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪs.mənt/
US/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪs.mənt/

Definitions of self-effacement noun

  1. Uncountable

    The quality of not drawing attention to oneself, often through humility or modesty.

    • His self-effacement made him a well-liked team member.

    • She accepted the award with self-effacement.

    • Despite his remarkable achievements, he maintained an attitude of self-effacement.