self-effacement

Definitions

The act of keeping oneself in the background; modesty or humility.

The tendency to avoid drawing attention to oneself or one's achievements.

Examples

Her quiet self-effacement often led colleagues to overlook her significant contributions to the project.

Despite his immense talent and fame, he maintained a sense of self-effacement that endeared him to his fans.

The author’s self-effacement in the memoir allowed the stories of the people she met to take center stage.

Synonyms

modesty humility diffidence meekness unobtrusiveness shyness reserve

Antonyms

arrogance conceit vanity assertiveness boldness egotism haughtiness