1. Just as English humour can enjoy self-depreciation, so defeat at the national game brings a smile of resigned superiority as might a wet summer or a long queue.

2. And I'm convinced self-depreciation goes right to the heart of our financial ruts.

3. Conclusion Dysphoric students exhibited self-depreciation in social comparison, and non-depressed students were social adaptive in social comparison.

4. The net results, are usually the same---wasted time, missed opportunities, poor performance, self-depreciation, or increased stress.

5. Two overwhelming themes in English comedy are word play and self-depreciation.

6. The doctor revealed an embarrassing fact: some Singaporeans are still obsessed with a lingering sense of self-depreciation.

7. The subconscious mind is then open to the suggestion of fear, hatred, selfishness, greed, self-depreciation and other negative forces, derived from surrounding persons or circumstances.