How to Use self-deprecating in a Sentence
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Gomez's fans believe both the humor and the candor of the note align with her self-deprecating style.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2023
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Momoa was quick with the self-deprecating humor, too, in the face of his pal's impressive physique.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
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For his part, Olyphant has an epically dry (and self-deprecating) sense of humor to match his wife’s.
—Terri Robertson, Country Living, 24 Mar. 2023
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Alex Borstein says Dustin Hoffman wasn't cool with her self-deprecating jokes.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
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In person, Smith was funny, self-deprecating and down-to-earth.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
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That kind of self-deprecating comedy and being OK to make fun of yourself, that’s my bag.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
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Stop rolling your eyes and watch his viral, self-deprecating Dunkin’ Donuts Super Bowl ad.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
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Some of Swift's best work comes from her self-deprecating moods, and this track, with its self-loathing but super catchy lyrics, is no exception.
—Seija Rankin, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
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The evening then took a more self-deprecating turn, with both Shea Freeman and Cole Garrett largely turning the jokes on themselves and their look.
—Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
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His stand-up was full of stories about his love life that somehow managed to be self-deprecating and glamorous.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
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When pushed, though, the trademark self-deprecating wit is placed on hold, and the true, sparkling confidence that lies underneath shines through.
—Max Pilley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2024
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Instead of going too serious, over the top, or self-deprecating, see what AI comes up with.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
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Murray was self-deprecating when his jokes didn’t land with the audience.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
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Their jokes could be salty and racy and were often self-deprecating, giving audiences a chance to laugh at themselves and at the doom and gloom that always seemed to be just around the corner.
—Michele Herrmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
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Beckham already knows a thing or two about self-deprecating slogans on T-shirts.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
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Among them was Dushoun Almond, a jocular and self-deprecating man who goes by the nickname Bigga.
—Maria Cramer Amir Hamja, New York Times, 4 June 2023
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He's also known for his self-deprecating jokes, often about his own career.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Those who tried the glasses at the launch lauded the devices before veering into self-deprecating jokes about fashion mishaps.
—Dan Morse, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
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As Jon, Luc Clopton sports in winning fashion Larson’s gentle flop of hair and a needy, but self-deprecating nature.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 3 Feb. 2025
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With his self-deprecating bearing, Brown would have complained about people making a fuss over his death, Caplan said.
—Brian Melley, ajc, 25 May 2023
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From the outside, this self-deprecating Londoner looked every inch the Hollywood star, and cool mother in the making.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
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Throughout the book are some self-deprecating footnotes that don’t really work.
—Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 12 Nov. 2023
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Thora Birch guest stars as Gifford Mayfair, a self-deprecating tarot card reader and wannabe-bohemian who lately spends a lot of time at her lake house.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 6 Feb. 2024
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In an interview with People published Thursday, Puth opened up about the show’s on-the-fly dialogue and self-deprecating humor.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
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The result is a 328-page, 2-pound tome of contrasts: painfully raw, funny, cocky, self-deprecating, breezy, meticulously detailed and, most of all, pure Ken.
—Cheryl Hall, Dallas News, 29 Mar. 2023
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Known for his deadpan wit and self-deprecating stories, Uecker will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
—Al Bethke, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
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This probably isn’t so surprising to anyone who’s laughed along with one of Oatly’s self-deprecating ads, which are plastered around US cities.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 17 Mar. 2023
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Perry’s Chandler was the snarky, self-deprecating friend of the group, but his sarcasm hid a deeper insecurity and awkwardness that was played for some of the show’s biggest laughs.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 Oct. 2023
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Putting on some glasses and bringing down the volume a bit, Cuban reinvented himself as a self-deprecating and stats-sharp surrogate for Harris.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Written in just four minutes, the song showcases Miller’s playful, self-deprecating wit and knack for infectious melodies.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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