humbleness

Example Sentences

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Ding’s cheerful reign offers an answer to what “Jeopardy!” fans want from their champs: strict adherence to an unwritten code that starts with humbleness and deference to the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Where basic training stories like this usually involve a cocky or spoiled character learning a lesson about humbleness and teamwork, Cam is coming from a place of insecurity and fear.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

The fact that she doesn't have biological children might not have been weaponized as a rebuke of her "humbleness."

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

“She is a special player with special qualities,” Andonovski said of Smith, “but the best thing is that she has the humbleness, work ethic and drive to keep developing all aspects of her game.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Accept these precepts from thy devoted father, who in humbleness of spirit has made this book.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson