self-deprecation
intermediateB2/ˌsɛlfˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/ · self-dep-re-ca-tion
The act of belittling or undervaluing oneself in a humorous or modest way.
Meanings
The act of belittling or undervaluing oneself in a humorous or modest way.
اپنے آپ کو مزاح یا عاجزی کے انداز میں حقیر یا کمزور سمجھنے کا عمل۔
خود تنقید
khud tanqeed
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- humorous self-deprecation
- self-deprecation humor
- famous for self-deprecation
Example Sentences
His self-deprecation in speeches made him more relatable to the audience.
اس کی تقریروں میں خود تنقید نے اسے سامعین کے لیے زیادہ قابل رشتہ بنایا۔
Us ki taqreeron mein khud tanqeed ne use samayeen ke liye zyada qabil rishta banaya.
She used self-deprecation as a way to disarm critics.
اس نے ناقدین کو خاموش کرنے کے لیے خود تنقید کا استعمال کیا۔
Us ne naqideen ko khamosh karne ke liye khud tanqeed ka istemal kiya.
In his comedy, self-deprecation often leads to the biggest laughs.
اپنی کامیڈی میں، خود تنقید اکثر سب سے زیادہ ہنسی کی وجہ بنتی ہے۔
Apni comedy mein, khud tanqeed aksar sab se zyada hansi ki wajah banti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' as looking at yourself and 'deprecation' as downplaying; together, it's like downplaying yourself!
Imagine someone making fun of their own clumsiness to bring about laughter.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنا منہ میٹھا رکھو
apna munh meetha rakho
Keep your own mouth sweet (be humble and pleasant).
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deprecari" — to ward off, to pray against
First known use: 1950s
The term combines 'self' with 'deprecation', deriving from the Latin word deprecari, which has evolved to describe a modest or critical self-assessment.