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Humbling: meaning, definitions and examples

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humbling

 

[ ˈhʌmbəlɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Causing someone to feel less proud or important. Making someone realize their own weaknesses or insignificance.

Synonyms

chastening, demoralizing, disconcerting, humiliating, mortifying

Examples of usage

  • It was a humbling experience to meet the survivors of the natural disaster.
  • Winning the award was a humbling reminder of how much more I still have to learn.
  • She found the task of caring for her sick mother to be humbling but rewarding.
  • The humbling realization that she had been wrong all along forced her to reconsider her beliefs.
  • The humbling feedback from her colleagues encouraged her to work harder and improve.

Translations

Translations of the word "humbling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humilhante

🇮🇳 नम्रतापूर्ण

🇩🇪 demütigend

🇮🇩 merendahkan

🇺🇦 принизливий

🇵🇱 upokarzający

🇯🇵 謙虚にさせる

🇫🇷 humiliant

🇪🇸 humillante

🇹🇷 aşağılayıcı

🇰🇷 겸손하게 만드는

🇸🇦 مذل

🇨🇿 ponižující

🇸🇰 ponižujúci

🇨🇳 谦卑的

🇸🇮 ponižujoč

🇮🇸 niðurlegur

🇰🇿 қорлайтын

🇬🇪 დამამცირებელი

🇦🇿 alçaldıcı

🇲🇽 humillante

Etymology

The word 'humbling' is derived from the verb 'humble,' which comes from the Old French word 'humble,' meaning modest or lowly. The concept of humility and being humble has been valued in various cultures and religions throughout history. Being humbled by an experience or realization can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself and others.

See also: humblebee, humbleness, humbly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,043, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.