self-deprecation

English

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Etymology

From self- +‎ deprecation.

Noun

self-deprecation (uncountable)

  1. (Originally proscribed) The disparagement of one's own self.

Usage notes

The term "self-deprecation" was orginially proscribed, but is now commoner than "self-depreciation" by a ratio of 24:1.

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