What does self-effacing mean?

adj. A person who is self-effacing does not like to draw attention to themselves or their achievements.

self-effacing

🇺🇸 /ˌself ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˌself ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

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A person who is self-effacing does not like to draw attention to themselves or their achievements.

Despite her many accomplishments, she remained self-effacing and humble.

A person who is self-effacing does not like to draw attention to themselves or their achievements.