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past participle of humble.
past tense form of humble.

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Definitions

humbled

[huhm-buhld, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəld, ˈʌm- /

ADJECTIVE

abashed

Synonyms

STRONG

bewildered bugged chagrined confounded confused crushed discombobulated disconcerted embarrassed fazed fuddled humiliated mortified rattled shamed

WEAK

ashamed in a tizzy taken aback

Antonyms

STRONG

clear oriented understanding

WEAK

at ease composed emboldened proud reassured

ADJECTIVE

ashamed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apologetic bashful contrite distraught distressed embarrassed guilty hesitant humble humiliated regretful reluctant repentant shy sorry

WEAK

abashed blushing chagrined compunctious conscience-stricken crestfallen debased demeaned discomfited disconcerted flustered meek mortified muddled penitent shamed shamefaced sheepish stammering stuttering submissive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm glad happy joyful unrepentant unshy

WEAK

bold defiant immodest not sorry shameless unregretful unremorseful unself-conscious

ADJECTIVE

beaten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

overpowered overwhelmed routed

STRONG

baffled bested circumvented conquered cowed crushed disappointed discomfited disheartened frustrated licked mastered overcome overthrown ruined subjugated surmounted thwarted trounced undone vanquished worsted

ADJECTIVE

broken

Synonyms

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beaten crushed

STRONG

browbeaten defeated demoralized depressed discouraged disheartened oppressed overpowered subdued tamed vanquished

WEAK

heartsick

Antonyms

STRONG

encouraged resolute

WEAK

unbroken uplifted

ADJECTIVE

dependent

Synonyms

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defenseless poor reliant vulnerable

STRONG

inferior minor secondary subordinate

WEAK

abased clinging counting on debased immature indigent lesser relying on tied to apron strings under under thumb unsustaining

Antonyms

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strong

STRONG

first-class first-rate important major superior

WEAK

free independent mature unreliant

ADJECTIVE

reduced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discounted lowered weakened

STRONG

abated cheapened debilitated deflated degraded demoted leveled sunk

WEAK

marked down

Antonyms

WEAK

elevated enlarged heightened increased raised spread stretched

ADJECTIVE

shamefaced

Synonyms

WEAK

abashed chagrined disgraced guilty humble humiliated mortified regretful shamed sorry

Example Sentences

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Parmitano, a 49-year-old father of two daughters, added that he is "also very humbled by the task in front of us. It's a very complex mission."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Afterwards, Sir Keir said he had been "profoundly humbled" by the meeting and that Nowak deserved "a legacy that goes beyond this awful tragedy".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I am humbled and grateful that Californians from every corner of our state have rallied behind this campaign,” Shaw said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The A.I. use is the one topic for which Pratt sounded humbled in the stretch drive of the campaign.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

I stand before you humbled by your courage, with a heart full of love for all of you.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

humbled

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