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Synonyms & Similar Words
modesty
humility
meekness
lowliness
mildness
gentleness
kindness
unpretentiousness
simplicity
unassumingness
diffidence
bashfulness
timidity
reticence
reserve
self-effacement
lack of pride
humbleness
submissiveness
obedience
compliance
acquiescence
deference
respectfulness
courteousness
politeness
considerateness
thoughtfulness
tactfulness
graciousness
benevolence
largeness of mind
generosity of spirit
Meaning of Humility
The quality of being humble, having a modest or lowly opinion of one's own importance
Definitions
- A willingness to submit to others or to accept criticism or correction
- A lack of pride or arrogance, a willingness to learn from others
Example Uses
- The team's humility after their surprise win was admirable, as they gave credit to their opponents for a tough game
- Her humility and willingness to listen made her a great leader
- The artist's humility and lack of pretension made his work all the more impressive
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
pride
arrogance
haughtiness
conceit
self-importance
egotism
vanity
pompousness
pretentiousness
boastfulness
brashness
insolence
impertinence
audacity
temerity
impudence
effrontery
swagger
bluster
bombast
narcissism
self-aggrandizement
grandiosity
magniloquence