Tom was worried that Mary's words were indirectly aimed at him, but in truth she was only talking about herself in a self-depreciating manner.
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Self-depreciating
//ˌsɛlfˈdɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪtɪŋ//
Synonyms for "self-depreciating" (3 found)
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Sample sentences
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A self-depreciating career isn't a good one.
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