self-effacing — not wanting to attract attention to oneself or one's abilities; modest and humble
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not wanting to attract attention to oneself or one's abilities; modest and humble
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 자신이나 자신의 능력에 관심을 끌고 싶어하지 않는; 겸손한
Korean pronunciation: 셀프 이**페이**싱
Example Sentences
- The billionaire CEO was surprisingly self-effacing, always crediting his team for the company's success.
- My self-effacing friend won the lottery but told everyone it was 'just beginner's luck' when buying his first ticket at age 45.
- She gave a self-effacing speech, downplaying her role in saving the company from bankruptcy.
self-effacing
ADJECTIVE//ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ//
not wanting to attract attention to oneself or one's abilities; modest and humble
a talented employee looks down at their shoes while receiving praise from their boss who holds up a trophy. The employee waves their hand dismissively and points toward their teammates instead of accepting the spotlight. The boss tries to highlight the employee's achievements but the worker keeps redirecting credit to others. Several colleagues smile and nod approvingly at their teammate's humble response. The other team members step forward to share the recognition while the original recipient steps back. someone not wanting to attract attention to themselves or their abilities, being modest and humble
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Origin
From English 'self' combined with 'efface,' which comes from French 'effacer' meaning 'to erase or wipe out.' The word literally means 'erasing oneself' from attention or prominence.
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“The billionaire CEO was surprisingly self-effacing, always crediting his team for the company's success.”
“My self-effacing friend won the lottery but told everyone it was 'just beginner's luck' when buying his first ticket at age 45.”
“She gave a self-effacing speech, downplaying her role in saving the company from bankruptcy.”
“The world-famous chef was so self-effacing that he apologized to customers for his 'simple' Michelin three-star meal.”
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