self-effacing

Adjective

Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.

Japanese Meaning

控えめで謙虚な態度、自身を目立たなくする様子

Although she is an acclaimed scientist, her self-effacing manner makes her reluctant to accept public praise.

彼女は著名な科学者であるにもかかわらず、その非常に謙虚で控えめな態度のため、公の称賛を受け入れることに消極的だ。

Sense（1）

Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.

Clark Kent's self-effacing behavior is to purposefully make people ignore him.

more self-effacing

（ comparative ）

most self-effacing

（ superlative ）