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Self-deprecation

Self-deprecation is the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, disparaging oneself, or being excessively modest. It can be used as a way to make complaints, express modesty, invoke optimal reactions or add humour. It may also be used as a way for individuals to appear more likable and agreeable.

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StoicismVirtueNorth AmericanSelf-confidenceBoasting
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In social media

Social mediaInstagramTikTokGen ZMillenials
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ModestHumour
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Self-deprecation

Nodes24
Edges23
Triples46
Avg. degree1.92
Density0.083333
Components1

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Self-deprecation

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related to Politeness · 10
Self-deprecation → Australia, British English, English, In, Ireland, Modesty, New Zealand, North American, This, United Kingdom
related to Comedy · 6
Self-deprecation → Don Knotts, Joan Rivers, Nathan Fielder, North American, Rodney Dangerfield, Woody Allen
related to Self-defence · 6
Self-deprecation → However, Instead, It, People, Stoicism, Stoics
related to Likeability · 3
Self-deprecation → Engaging, People, They
is a · 1
Self-deprecation → act of reprimanding oneself by belittling

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social people users way media also self-deprecating individuals appear modesty perceived likable used person negative tend often american gen life

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Self-deprecationis aact of reprimanding oneself by belittling0.90text
in the United Kingdominstance ofThis is characteristic0.80text
Irelandinstance ofThis is characteristic0.80text
Australiainstance ofThis is characteristic0.80text
New Zealandinstance ofThis is characteristic0.80text
whereinstance ofThis is characteristic0.80text
Rodney Dangerfieldinstance ofbelittling oneself means appearing polite by putting someone else first.ComedySelf-deprecation is seen as a major component of the comedy of many North American comedians0.80text
Woody Alleninstance ofbelittling oneself means appearing polite by putting someone else first.ComedySelf-deprecation is seen as a major component of the comedy of many North American comedians0.80text
Nathan Fielderinstance ofbelittling oneself means appearing polite by putting someone else first.ComedySelf-deprecation is seen as a major component of the comedy of many North American comedians0.80text
Don Knottsinstance ofbelittling oneself means appearing polite by putting someone else first.ComedySelf-deprecation is seen as a major component of the comedy of many North American comedians0.80text
and Joan Riversinstance ofbelittling oneself means appearing polite by putting someone else first.ComedySelf-deprecation is seen as a major component of the comedy of many North American comedians0.80text
Rodney Dangerfieldinstance ofComedySelf-deprecation is seen as a major component of the comedy of many North American comedians0.80text

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