HyperDic: self-effacing

English > 1 sense of the word self-effacing:
ADJECTIVEallself-effacing, reticent, retiringreluctant to draw attention to yourself
English > self-effacing: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningreluctant to draw attention to yourself.
Synonymsreticent, retiring
BroaderunassertiveInclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence
Spanishhumilde, modesto
Catalanhumil, modest

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