humble pie (Meaning)

humble pie

a figurative serving of humiliation usually in the form of a forced submission, apology, or retraction

No weak antonyms found.

After realizing how wrong he was, he ate a large slice of humble pie.
The arrogant executive had to swallow his pride and serve humble pie to his employees.
The athlete's defeat forced him to confront his own shortcomings and accept humble pie.
The politician's apology was seen as a hollow attempt to avoid eating humble pie.
The company's financial crisis left them with no choice but to serve humble pie to its investors.
The renowned expert had to humble pie after his faulty theory was exposed.
Eating humble pie is a necessary part of personal growth and professional development.
The politician who refused to humble pie lost the election in a landslide.
The humble pie of defeat can be a valuable learning experience.
It's important to be prepared to eat humble pie when you make a mistake.

a figurative serving of humiliation usually in the form of a forced submission, apology, or retraction

discomfiture, perturbation, embarrassment, unease,upset, chagrin, disturbance, mortification, disquiet, dismay

poise, composure,assurance, aplomb, confidence, coolness, equanimity, self-confidence,self-assurance, self-possession

After realizing how wrong he was, he ate a large slice of humble pie.

The arrogant executive had to swallow his pride and serve humble pie to his employees.

The athlete's defeat forced him to confront his own shortcomings and accept humble pie.

The politician's apology was seen as a hollow attempt to avoid eating humble pie.