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What is another word for Humble? – 283 Humble Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    modest unassuming lowly meek mild demure reserved unpretentious simple plain unostentatious discreet retiring self-effacing deferential submissive obedient compliant yielding acquiescent conciliatory appeasing placating propitiatory conciliating pacific peaceful serene calm gentle kind benevolent generous magnanimous gracious courteous polite considerate thoughtful respectful reverent devout pious devout godly righteous virtuous moral ethical principled upright honorable noble dignified decorous seemly proper decent chaste pure innocent blameless faultless irreproachable immaculate spotless unblemished flawless exemplary laudable praiseworthy commendable meritorious deserving worthy creditable respectable estimable admirable venerable revered venerated sacrosanct hallowed sacred saintly heavenly divine beatific angelic sublime transcendent lofty elevated exalted dignified

    Meaning of Humble

    Having a modest or lowly opinion of one's own importance, rank, or position

    Definitions

    • Lacking pretensions or arrogance, and being willing to listen and learn from others
    • Showing a willingness to submit or yield to the will or authority of others
    • Characterized by a lack of pride or haughtiness, and a willingness to serve or help others

    Example Uses

    • The humble leader listened to the feedback from her team and made changes to improve the project
    • He was a humble person who never sought to draw attention to himself
    • The humble beginnings of the company are a testament to the hard work and dedication of its founders
    • She was humble in her approach, recognizing the limitations of her knowledge and seeking guidance from experts

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    arrogant haughty proud conceited self-important egotistical narcissistic vain pompous pretentious superior snobbish condescending patronizing disdainful contemptuous scornful dismissive belittling derogatory pejorative sarcastic mocking ridiculing taunting teasing jesting jocular flippant facetious ironic sardonic cynical skeptical doubting unbelieving incredulous disbelieving scornful contemptuous derisive jeering sneering snide scathing vitriolic caustic acerbic biting trenchant incisive sharp pointed barbed wounding hurtful offensive insulting affronting aggressive belligerent pugnacious quarrelsome contentious argumentative combative confrontational

    Related Nouns

    humility modesty humbleness meekness gentleness kindness benevolence generosity magnanimity graciousness courtesy politeness consideration thoughtfulness respect reverence devotion piety righteousness virtue morality ethics principle honor nobility dignity decorum propriety decency chastity purity innocence blamelessness faultlessness irreproachability immaculateness spotlessness unblemishedness flawlessness exemplarity laudability praiseworthiness commendability meritoriousness deservingness worthiness creditability respectability estimability admirability venerability reverence veneration sacrosanctity hallowedness sacredness saintliness heavenliness divinity beatificness angelicalness sublimity loftiness elevatedness exaltedness dignifiedness

    Related Verbs

    humble humiliate abase demean degrade lower reduce diminish decrease minimize belittle disparage deprecate depreciate deflate puncture crush humble mortify chasten discipline punish correct reform improve amend better enhance elevate uplift exalt dignify honor glorify praise commend laud extol eulogize venerate revere worship adore reverence respect esteem admire appreciate value cherish treasure prize honor glorify