adjective
having or showing a tendency to make oneself modestly or shyly inconspicuous
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She was known for her self-effacing demeanor during important meetings.
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He always downplays his achievements, he's so self-effacing.
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I love how she's always so chill and self-effacing about everything.
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His self-effacing nature was like a cloak that shielded his true feelings.