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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In other words, investors need to be “long humility and short hubris,” Hartnett said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, in Liverpool, Salah's skill, but also consistency, professionalism and humility, have made him a symbol of pride for both the club and the city.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

This republic requires men and women to do long-form deliberation, serious thinking, honest humility and daily striving.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

These men aren’t preaching Jesus Christ’s gospel of self-sacrifice and humility.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Maybe this was all the hand of Providence, to visit humility upon me for that pride.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

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