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self-depreciating en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˌsɛlfˈdɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪtɪŋ/

Etymology

From self- + depreciating. Commonly used until the 1980s, when self-deprecating surpassed it, and is a minor variant today.

Meanings

  1. Expressing disapproval of oneself.
    • A self-depreciating career isn't a good one.

Forms

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most self-depreciating Degree=Sup lexicographic
more self-depreciating Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Translations (1)

es autodespreciativo (Translations)

self-depreciating en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˌsɛlfˈdɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪtɪŋ/

Etymology

From self- + depreciating. Commonly used until the 1980s, when self-deprecating surpassed it, and is a minor variant today.

Meanings

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of self-depreciate