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
• Momoa was quick with the self-deprecating humor, too, in the face of his pal's impressive physique.
  — Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
• 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
• Alex Borstein says Dustin Hoffman wasn't cool with her self-deprecating jokes.
  — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
• In person, Smith was funny, self-deprecating and down-to-earth.
  — Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
• 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
• Stop rolling your eyes and watch his viral, self-deprecating Dunkin’ Donuts Super Bowl ad.
  — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Instead of going too serious, over the top, or self-deprecating, see what AI comes up with.
  — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
• Murray was self-deprecating when his jokes didn’t land with the audience.
  — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
• 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
• Beckham already knows a thing or two about self-deprecating slogans on T-shirts.
  — Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
• 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
• He's also known for his self-deprecating jokes, often about his own career.
  — Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Throughout the book are some self-deprecating footnotes that don’t really work.
  — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 12 Nov. 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last Updated: 9 Mar 2025