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self-effacing

[ˌself ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ]

📖 Definition

adj. not wanting to attract attention to yourself or your abilities; modest

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💬 Example Sentence

Despite her achievements, she remained remarkably self-effacing.

📝 Word Roots & Related

efface vt. ef + face

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