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thumb|200px|''Don't Buy This'' is a video game, released in Britain where self-deprecation is considered virtuous, that openly markets itself as containing "the worst games ever". Self-deprecation is the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, disparaging oneself, or being excessively modest. It can be used as a way to make complaints, express modesty, invoke optimal reactions or add humour. It may also be used as a way for individuals to appear more likable and agreeable.

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humility
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self-hatred
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  • Purposes
  • Self-defence
  • Likeability
  • Politeness
  • Comedy
  • In social media
  • See also
  • References

thumb|200px|''Don't Buy This'' is a video game, released in Britain where self-deprecation is considered virtuous, that openly markets itself as containing "the worst games ever". Self-deprecation is the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, disparaging oneself, or being excessively modest. It can be used as a way to make complaints, express modesty, invoke optimal reactions or add humour. It may also be used as a way for individuals to appear more likable and agreeable.

== Purposes ==

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “self-deprecation” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.