Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: self-deprecating

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Usage examples:

A self-deprecating but greatly talented man, he will be much missed."

Source: https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/23280075.tributes-childrens-author-graham-oakley-lyme-poundbury/?ref=rss

But you explained the entertainment trope in advance so I tried to rescue the gag by dropping the tv show line anyway as a self-deprecating nod to my own OCD but you explained it again, thus robbing me of the closure I sought.

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He is delighting audiences all over with his mix of cultural humour and self-deprecating comedy, but always with a dark twist.

Source: https://themedialine.org/mideast-streets/english-stand-up-comedy-chris-doering-life-is-hilarious-istanbul/

He was from Charleston, in the South, and seemed to feel a similar pressure to act like a New Yorker, full of wide-eyed enthusiasm crossed with self-deprecating irony.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/07/i-went-clubbing-on-a-first-date-it-was-one-of-the-best-ive-ever-been-on-17974563/

He was very comfortable on the camera, self-deprecating in a totally charming way and utilized the fact his brother (and Super Bowl opponent) Jason was in the audience to great comic effect.

Source: https://toofab.com/2023/03/05/saturday-night-live-snl-recap-travis-kelce-fox-dominion-dilbert-creator-racism/

His humour is both self-deprecating, and quite deprecating, but he will do both with a big smile on his face.

Source: https://westcarletononline.com/laugh-off-winter-blahs-in-kinburn-jan-21/

In all honesty, Harlow’s music is fun and playful — often self-deprecating.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2023/11/23/23970782/jack-harlow-dolly-parton-steve-aoki-nfl-thanksgiving

Nikola scrubbed social media “because it’s a waste of time,’’ and he may be the funniest player in the league with his self-deprecating humorous responses in press conferences.

Source: https://gazette.com/sports/denver-nuggets/woody-paige-basketball-inventor-naismith-would-love-nuggets-style-of-play/article_3692772f-0a6f-5238-ab9c-5cd5bf8b93ba.html

Not the weightiest screen treatment of a serious mental health issue, this drolly self-deprecating portrayal nonetheless achieves a degree of poignancy and depth within a distinctive sensibility you might call Midwestern Sardonic.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/the-year-between-review-alex-heller-1235539041/

Pence started his routine with jokes, as is the custom in these sort of dinners, including the best kind, self-deprecating.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/3/12/23636862/mike-pence-donald-trump-fox-news-tucker-carlson-jan-6-gridiron-club-dinner

"Sam is a great signing because he has a huge fan base and a funny, self-deprecating personality," a source went on.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/itv-im-celebrity-star-youngest-28078768

The two were lively and self-deprecating as the conversation, moderated by NYFF artistic director Dennis Lim, dug deep into “Bleat,” and only “Bleat.”

Source: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/emma-stone-new-york-film-festival-yorgos-lanthimos-bleat-premiere-1235744973/

Think of it as the brand equivalent of self-deprecating humor and have some fun with it.

Source: https://adage.com/article/opinion/tiktok-de-influencer-trend-how-gen-z-can-still-be-reached-marketers/2491611

This sequel returns with Paul Rudd's self-deprecating humor and contains many examples of Michael Douglas' iconic frown.

Source: https://collider.com/funniest-mcu-movies-ranked/

What seems like a playful, self-deprecating joke has the effect of undercutting his own voice, intimating that his desires are rooted in some moral shortcoming.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/books/review/the-male-gazed-manuel-betancourt.html

While Minogue was being self-deprecating, was there also a powerplay lurking in there?

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/04/kylie-minogue-at-55-why-we-just-cant-get-the-singer-out-of-our-heads

With her wonderful self-deprecating humour, watch as working mum-of-two Emma shows us around her favourite things, while discussing the answer to life, the power of not overthinking, and of course, the importance of pockets.

Source: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/business/meet-the-people-chesterfield-working-mum-shop-owner-talks-of-life-and-the-importance-of-pockets-4201144