self-abasement — the practice of belittling or undervaluing oneself; extreme humility or self-deprecation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of belittling or undervaluing oneself; extreme humility or self-deprecation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛlf əˈbeɪsmənt/
Example Sentences
- His self-abasement was so extreme that he apologized for breathing too loudly during the silent meditation.
- The politician's self-abasement before the scandal broke seemed calculated rather than genuine.
- She practiced such self-abasement that she thanked people for letting her pay the bill.
self-abasement
NOUN[/ˌsɛlf əˈbeɪsmənt/]
the practice of belittling or undervaluing oneself; extreme humility or self-deprecation
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th-century French 'abase' meaning 'to lower or humble' combined with 'self'. The root comes from Latin 'bassus' meaning 'low' or 'foundation-level'.
Breakdown
self- (oneself) + abase (to lower/humble) + -ment (action/result suffix)
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📝Examples
“His self-abasement was so extreme that he apologized for breathing too loudly during the silent meditation.”
“The politician's self-abasement before the scandal broke seemed calculated rather than genuine.”
“She practiced such self-abasement that she thanked people for letting her pay the bill.”
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