Humble: meaning, definitions and examples

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humble

[ ˈhʌmb(ə)l ]

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personality trait

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

Synonyms

down-to-earth, modest, unpretentious

Examples of usage

She was humble about her achievements.
He was known for his humble attitude towards others.

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action

Lower (someone) in dignity or importance.

Synonyms

abase, degrade, humiliate

Examples of usage

She humbled herself and apologized for her mistake.
The defeat humbled the once arrogant team.

Translations

Translations of the word "humble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humilde

🇮🇳 विनम्र

🇩🇪 bescheiden

🇮🇩 rendah hati

🇺🇦 скромний

🇵🇱 pokorny

🇯🇵 謙虚な (けんきょな)

🇫🇷 humble

🇪🇸 humilde

🇹🇷 mütevazı

🇰🇷 겸손한 (겸손한)

🇸🇦 متواضع

🇨🇿 pokorný

🇸🇰 pokorný

🇨🇳 谦虚的 (qiānxū de)

🇸🇮 skromen

🇮🇸 hógvær

🇰🇿 қарапайым

🇬🇪 მორიდებული (moridebuli)

🇦🇿 təvazökar

🇲🇽 humilde

Word origin

The word 'humble' originated from the Latin word 'humilis' which means low or lowly. It has been used in English since the 13th century. The concept of humility and modesty has been valued in various cultures and religions throughout history, leading to the importance of the word 'humble' in describing a virtuous character trait.

See also: hum, human, humid, humor, humour.