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humblest

ADJECTIVE

meek, unassuming

Synonyms

STRONGEST

courteous gentle modest ordinary polite quiet respectful self-effacing sheepish shy simple soft-spoken tentative timid unpretentious

STRONG

blushing content obliging reserved retiring sedate withdrawn

WEAK

apprehensive backward bashful biddable deferential demure diffident docile fearful hesitant lowly manageable mild obsequious reverential self-conscious servile standoffish submissive subservient supplicatory timorous tractable unambitious unobtrusive unostentatious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave complex complicated discourteous extraordinary extroverted impolite intricate loud rude troubled unashamed uncivil unmannerly unrefined

STRONG

friendly outgoing sociable upset

WEAK

assertive boasting conceited egotistical insolent luxurious pretentious proud rich showy superior

ADJECTIVE

poor, inferior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

modest obscure ordinary simple unassuming unpretentious

STRONG

base low mean rough unfit

WEAK

beggarly common commonplace contemptible humdrum ignoble inglorious insignificant little low-born low-ranking lowly meager measly menial miserable paltry petty pitiful plebeian proletarian puny scrubby seemly servile severe shabby small sordid trivial uncouth underprivileged undistinguished unimportant unrefined vulgar wretched

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave extraordinary presumptuous

STRONG

honest moral nice noble polite

WEAK

assertive boasting conceited egotistical insolent luxurious pretentious proud rich showy superior

Example Sentences

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For 90 years, this brief aria has bridged musical worlds—reminding us that even the humblest lullaby can rise and soar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

And yes, don’t be shy about layering: a little sprinkle of grated parmesan on top of melted mozzarella or cheddar can elevate even the humblest frozen fry to dinner-party territory.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025

Throckmorton’s shuttering occurred in the era before the internet conferred immortality to even the humblest of establishments.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

Will, the humblest member of our group of five heroes, learned last episode that he is dying of Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024

Pinmei stumbled, pulling Yishan with her so they both ended up in the humblest of kowtows.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin