self-debasement
/ˌself dɪˈbeɪsmənt/
Part of Speech: noun
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The act of lowering one's own dignity, worth, or status; the state of humbling or abasing oneself.
His constant self-debasement made it hard for others to respect his talents.
Etymology
Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 'self-' (referring to one's own person) and 'debasement,' derived from the verb 'debase' (to lower in quality or dignity), which comes from the Old French 'debaissier' (to lower).
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What does self-debasement mean?
self-debasement means: The act of lowering one's own dignity, worth, or status; the state of humbling or abasing oneself.
How do you pronounce self-debasement?
self-debasement: /ˌself dɪˈbeɪsmənt/
How is self-debasement used in a sentence?
His constant self-debasement made it hard for others to respect his talents.