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Best answers for Self-effacing – Crossword Clue


Answer: humble


Clue Length Answer
Self-effacing3 lettersshy
  1. Definition: 1. start suddenly, as from fright

Self-effacing4 lettersmeek
  1. Definition: 1. evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient"

Self-effacing6 lettershumble
  1. Definition: 1. of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense);

Self-effacing6 lettersmodest
  1. Definition: 1. limited in size or scope; "a small business"; "a newspaper with a modest circulation"; "small-scale plans"; "a pocket-size country"

Self-effacing8 lettersselfless
  1. Definition: 1. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Self-effacing8 lettersretiring
  1. Definition: 1. prepare for sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn"

Self-effacing8 lettersreticent
  1. Definition: 1. reluctant to draw attention to yourself

Self-effacing9 lettersunselfish

    Self-effacing9 lettersunassured

      Self-effacing10 lettersshamefaced
      1. Definition: 1. extremely modest or shy; "cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise"- H.O.Taylor

      Self-effacing10 lettersunassuming
      1. Definition: 1. not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring girl"

      Self-effacing11 lettersunobtrusive
      1. Definition: 1. not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable; "a quiet, unobtrusive life of self-denial"

      Self-effacing11 lettersunassertive

        Self-effacing12 lettersself-denying

          Self-effacing12 lettersunpossessive

            Self-effacing13 lettersunpretentious
            1. Definition: 1. not ostentatious; "his unostentatious office"; "unostentatious elegance"

            Self-effacing14 lettersself-conscious
            1. Definition: 1. excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior; "self-conscious teenagers"; "wondered if she could ever be untidy without feeling self-conscious about it"

            Self-effacing16 lettersself-sacrificing


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