Humbleness: meaning, definitions and examples

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humbleness

 

[ หˆhสŒmblnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in personal qualities

The quality of being modest or respectful; not being arrogant or prideful.

Synonyms

humility, meekness, modesty

Examples of usage

  • She showed great humbleness in accepting the award.
  • His humbleness and sincerity made him a beloved leader in the community.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

A lack of pretentiousness or self-importance; the act of being unassuming or humble.

Synonyms

down-to-earthness, simplicity, unpretentiousness

Examples of usage

  • His humbleness was evident in the way he interacted with everyone equally.
  • She impressed others with her humbleness despite her success.

Translations

Translations of the word "humbleness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น humildade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฎเฅเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Demut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerendahan hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะพะผะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokora

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฌ™่™šใ• (ใ‘ใ‚“ใใ‚‡ใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humildad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alรงakgรถnรผllรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒธ์† (gyeomson)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุงุถุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokora

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokora

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐฆ่™š (qiฤnxลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skromnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auรฐmรฝkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟัˆั–ะปะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™vazรถkarlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humildad

Etymology

The word 'humbleness' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from the word 'humble' with the suffix '-ness' added to form a noun. The concept of humbleness has been valued in various cultures throughout history, often associated with virtues such as modesty, humility, and respect. It is seen as a positive trait in individuals, reflecting a sense of groundedness and lack of arrogance.

See also: humblebee, humbling, humbly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,433 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.