Definitions

humility

[hyoo-mil-i-tee, yoo-] / hyuˈmɪl ɪ ti, yu- /

NOUN

humbleness, modesty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shyness

STRONG

abasement bashfulness demureness diffidence docility lowliness meekness mortification nonresistance obedience obsequiousness passiveness reserve resignation self-abasement self-abnegation servility sheepishness subjection submissiveness subservience timidity timorousness unobtrusiveness unpretentiousness

WEAK

fawning lack of pride

Antonyms

STRONG

boldness confidence

WEAK

arrogance assertiveness egoism pretentiousness pride self-importance

Example Sentences

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Humility involves an acceptance of the limits of one’s own knowledge and perspective.

From Slate • Jan. 2, 2026

Humility, self-awareness, cultural nuance and confidence is the great gift of travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Humility only deepened her stardom, the source of which was her humanity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Humility, adaptability and hard work can help the squad push on.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2023

They are not of the finest but they met me with Humility & we had an excellent Meal, I regaled them with many Tales of our Successes.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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