humbling
ˈhʌmblɪŋ
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Definition of humbling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

eventexperience that makes someone feel less proud or more modest
  • Losing the match was a humbling for the champion.
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Adjective

feeling less importantmaking someone feel less important or aware of flaws
  • Losing the game was a humbling experience for her.
chastening sobering
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Origin of humbling

Old English, humble (lowly)

Terms with humbling included in their meaning

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humbling
reduce someone's ego or pride by criticism
humbling
causing someone to feel sad or embarrassed

Examples of humbling in a sentence

  • A sudden illness became a humbling for him, despite years of confidence.
  • The narrow victory was humbling for the champion.
  • Facing experts proved humbling for the novice.

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  1. French:leçon d'humilité, humiliant, ...
  2. German:Demütigung, demütigend, ...
  3. Italian:umiliazione, umiliante, ...
  4. Spanish:lección de humildad, humillante, ...
  5. Portuguese:humilhação, humilhante, ...
  6. Chinese:挫折, 令人谦卑的, ...
  7. Japanese:屈辱, 謙虚にさせる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْرِبَة مُذِلَّة, مذِلّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוויה מַשׁפִּילָה, מַצְנִיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:урок смирения, смиряющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приниження, принизливий, ...
  12. Hindi:सबक, विनम्र बनाने वाला, ...
humble
ˈhʌmbl̩

Definition of humble - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
ordinarysimple or ordinary, not special in any way
  • They lived in a humble cottage by the sea.
modest plain unpretentious
2.
modestnot proud or arrogant, showing modesty
  • She remained humble despite her success.
meek unassuming

Verb

tr.
1.
status or limitsmake someone feel less important or aware of limits
  • The defeat humbled the champion in front of everyone.
abase bring low chasten
2.
emotioncause someone to feel shame or lose pride
  • Her harsh words humbled him.
abash humiliate mortify
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Expressions with humble

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admit one's mistakes and apologize humbly
After the debate, he had to eat humble pie.
act in a modest manner
She humbled herself before the audience, acknowledging their support.
admitting mistakes and acting humbly
After the debate, he had to eat humble pie.
modest or low starting point
She rose to fame from humble beginnings.
being born into a poor or modest family
Despite his humble birth, he became a famous scientist.
modest personal belief or judgment
In my humble opinion, the book was quite engaging.

Origin of humble

Latin, humilis (low, humble)

Examples of humble in a sentence

  • His humble attire made him blend in with the crowd.
  • He gave a humble speech at the award ceremony.
  • Her humble attitude made her well-liked by everyone.
  • The coach humbled the rookie with blunt feedback.
  • The scandal humbled the CEO before the shareholders.
  • The defeat humbled the once arrogant team.

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  1. French:modeste, humilier, ...
  2. German:bescheiden, demütigen, ...
  3. Italian:umile, umiliare, ...
  4. Spanish:humilde, humillar, ...
  5. Portuguese:modesto, humilhar, ...
  6. Chinese:简朴的, 使谦卑, ...
  7. Japanese:質素な, 謙る, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَواضِع, أَذَلَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צָנוּעַ, לְהַשְׁפִּיל, ...
  10. Russian:скромный, смирить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скромний, принизити, ...
  12. Hindi:साधारण, विनम्र बनाना, ...

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