DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

Subworthicate

Created by: Bulletchewer

Pronunciation: sub-were-thi-kate or sub-worth-i-kat

Sentence: Despite his obvious achievements, Shane continued to subworthicate.

Etymology: Based on the notion of undervaluing oneself, but with a conceited need to have others constantly shower you with praise (which itself, conceit-free, would be "worthicate")

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