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self-deprecation

/ˌself deprəˈkeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण सेल्फ़ डेप्रकेशन

आत्म-अवमूल्यन, स्वयं को कम करके आँकना

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noun
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    [U] formal

    the act of making your own abilities or achievements seem less important

    आत्म-अवमूल्यन, स्वयं को कम करके आँकना

    • His speech was full of humour and self-deprecation.
    • Her gentle self-deprecation won the audience over.

    Synonyms modesty self-effacement humility

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Do not confuse deprecate (to criticise or disapprove of) and depreciate (to fall in value).

Deprecate (आलोचना करना या नापसंद करना) और depreciate (मूल्य घटना) में confuse न करें।