Phrase guide

sell oneself short

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

To belittle oneself in judgment; to underestimate oneself and one's abilities (and thus avoid being acknowledged to the deserved extent).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • don't sell yourself short
  • Don't sell yourself short. You're better than most around here.
  • You're selling yourself short by not mentioning your years of experience.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sell short

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vähätellä itseään — to belittle oneself
  • Greek: αυτοδυσφημίζομαι (aftodysfimízomai) — to belittle oneself