Self-effacing synonyms

sĕlf'ĭ-fā'sĭng

affable (related)

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The definition of modest is someone or something that is humble or shy or not extreme.

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laconic (related)

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diffident (related)

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good-humoured (related)

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mannered (related)

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soft-spoken (related)

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level-headed (related)

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Drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy

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unassuming (related)

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amiable (related)

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matter-of-fact (related)

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The definition of timid is shy and fearful.

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Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

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The definition of reticent is inclined to not speak or restrained or quiet in style.

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loquacious (related)

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self-depreciate (related)

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Modest and reserved in manner or behavior.

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Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning.

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Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.

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self-deprecate (related)

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restraint (related)

Not forward but reticent or reserved in manner

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The definition of bashful is someone easily embarrassed or timid or shy.

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Find another word for self-effacing. In this page you can discover 23 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for self-effacing, like: affable, modest, laconic, diffident, good-humoured, mannered, soft-spoken, level-headed, retiring, unassuming and amiable.