self-deprecatory Antonyms
Strongest:
- narcissistic
- vain
- egoistical
- brash
- bold
- hubristic
- cheeky
- aggressive
- egocentric
- forward
- prideful
- egoistic
- audacious
- cocky
- cocksure
- impertinent
- bombastic
- smug
- assertive
- brassy
- boastful
- saucy
- impudent
- confident
- overconfident
Strong:
- unreserved
- egotistical
- condescending
- showy
- supercilious
- self-conceited
- overbearing
- self-confident
- self-centered
- patronizing
- disdainful
- self-contented
- outgoing
- dominating
- self-congratulatory
- domineering
- self-obsessed
- flamboyant
- swaggering
- ostentatious
- pompous
- self-important
- haughty
- self-engrossed
- magisterial
- peremptory
- pretentious
- uninhibited
- dominant
- vainglorious
- self-complacent
- arrogant
- self-satisfied
Weak:
- self-assertive
- swelled-headed
- high-and-mighty
- braggy
- uppity
- high-handed
- overweening
- lordly
- high-hat
- bumptious
- chesty
- uppish
- hifalutin
- conceited
- self-affected
- huffy
- presumptuous
- extraverted
- immodest
- extroverted
- self-asserting
- egotistic
- pontificating
- superior
- self-pleased
- imperious
- highfalutin
- presuming
- stuck-up
Meaning of self-deprecatory
self-deprecatory
expressing disparagement or undervaluation of oneself
self-deprecatory Sentence Examples
- The comedian's self-deprecatory jokes brought the audience to tears of laughter.
- With a self-deprecatory grin, the actor acknowledged his failed audition.
- The author's self-deprecatory tone made the memoir relatable and charming.
- The politician used self-deprecatory remarks to disarm his critics.
- The artist's self-deprecatory speech highlighted the imperfections in their work.
- The singer's self-deprecatory lyrics mocked her own failures and insecurities.
- The therapist encouraged the patient to embrace their self-deprecatory tendencies as a coping mechanism.
- The scientist's self-deprecatory nature prevented them from taking credit for their discoveries.
- The employee's self-deprecatory humor lightened the mood in the tense meeting.
- The athlete's self-deprecatory comments showed their humbleness and lack of ego.
FAQs About the word self-deprecatory
expressing disparagement or undervaluation of oneself
self-deprecating, down-to-earth, meek, unassertive, unpretentious, unassuming, deferential, modest, self-effacing, humble
narcissistic, vain, egoistical, brash, bold, hubristic, cheeky,aggressive, egocentric, forward
The comedian's self-deprecatory jokes brought the audience to tears of laughter.
With a self-deprecatory grin, the actor acknowledged his failed audition.
The author's self-deprecatory tone made the memoir relatable and charming.
The politician used self-deprecatory remarks to disarm his critics.
