humbling
Example Sentences
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It’s impossible to say whether and for how long this cheerful trend will continue, but for now let’s savor the double treat of better-than-expected prosperity and a humbling of the highly credentialed.
Not surprisingly, his affections weren’t returned, but the humbling experience taught him several career-defining lessons.
From Barron's
"Just to receive this honour is wonderful and humbling at the same time," said Dean.
From BBC
The pair said becoming a dame and a sir respectively was "wonderful and humbling at the same time".
From Barron's
Experiencing financial, emotional trauma is both challenging and humbling.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.