diff --git a/packages/aws-cdk/lib/api/cxapp/cloud-assembly.ts b/packages/aws-cdk/lib/api/cxapp/cloud-assembly.ts
index 322508881321d..d02e9b12d5008 100644
--- a/packages/aws-cdk/lib/api/cxapp/cloud-assembly.ts
+++ b/packages/aws-cdk/lib/api/cxapp/cloud-assembly.ts
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ export interface SelectStacksOptions {
   extend?: ExtendedStackSelection;
 
   /**
-   * The behavior if if no selectors are provided.
+   * The behavior if no selectors are provided.
    */
   defaultBehavior: DefaultSelection;