Self-effacing
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
"Clark Kent's self-effacing behavior is to purposefully make people ignore him."
Adjective
- 1 reluctant to draw attention to yourself wordnet
Example
More examples"Tom's a polite, kind, and self-effacing chap who you wouldn't hesitate to introduce to your parents."
Etymology
From self- + effacing.