humility
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3.8
- noun
- /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
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humildad
- Rather than belittling us, this appropriate humility draws us into fuller life.
- sense of humility
- true humility
- attitude of humility
Have a little humility or a lot.
- Have a little humility or a lot.
- And people need to have humility around not knowing the thing.
- Great leaders that have humility are popular as hell.
- Match that ambition with humility, a humility of purpose.
- But the great people I've met are they're striking in their humility, striking.
- So I think we do need, we need some humility about this.
- And I found that in that sense, humility doesn't make one fearful.
- That's that's there's an incredible humility in that as well.
- OK, so pride's a sin because humility is the precondition for play.
- But Bob Galer said don't confuse humility for meekness.
- But humility is such a big part of this, right?
- And humility means different things to different folks.
- And I will take these words with respect, humility and love.
Examples
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The mark of a true hero is humility.
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Let's face it, humility never goes out of style.
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Do you hear the humility and service in that?
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Great leaders that have humility are popular as hell.
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And people need to have humility around not knowing the thing.
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So I think we do need, we need some humility about this.
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Can you follow the way of humility and poverty?
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I mean, I have a lot more humility after what's happened.
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With this awareness, teachers can approach their interactions with students with humility and caution.
Academic text (2015) -
A true leader demonstrates humility by putting the needs of others before their own.
Synonyms
27
3.5
Not being proud or bragging about your abilities
3
5.1
A quiet, gentle way of behaving that avoids arguing or complaining
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3.5
Not thinking you are better than other people
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6.7
Being humble and not thinking you are better than others
Being humble and not showing pride in yourself
Being modest and not showing off
A shy, modest way of behaving that shows being quiet and polite
Antonyms
How Humble
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Humility comes from the Latin humilis, which comes from humus meaning 'earth' or 'ground', so the word once meant 'low' or close to the ground. The same root is in humble, so a helpful way to remember humility is 'down to earth'—it means not being proud and being modest.