self-denigration
noun [ U ] uk/ˌself.den.ɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌself.den.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
自我贬低
the act of treating yourself or your abilities and achievements as unimportant
In later life his innate modesty unfortunately took the path of self-denigration. 到了晚年，他与生俱来的谦逊不幸让他变得自我贬低。
There is undoubtedly far more to girls' persistent self-denigration than media imagery.
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- There is always a chance that teenagers will succumb to feelings of self-denigration brought about by the mistaken belief that their body shape does not fit what is currently acceptable.
- Despite our habitual self-denigration, the truth is that we take the world of work very seriously.
- She has an ingrained modesty that can trip easily into self-denigration.