self-effacing (adjective)

1. The superhero character was portrayed as self-effacing, preferring to work in the shadows and avoid the limelight.

2. The humble hero in the ancient myth always remained self-effacing, never seeking recognition for his great deeds.

3. Even though she was a top designer, she had a self-effacing style and let her clothes speak for themselves.

4. The monk lived a self-effacing life, renouncing worldly possessions and avoiding any self-promotion or attention.