humility (Meaning)
humility (n)
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
a humble feeling
humility (n.)
The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness.
An act of submission or courtesy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of humility
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- assumption
- pretension
- presumptuousness
- egotism
- pretentiousness
- boldness
- imperiousness
- aggressiveness
- lordliness
- arrogance
- pretense
- pretentiousness
- superiority
- pompousness
- pompousness
- superciliousness
- bumptiousness
- aggressiveness
- loftiness
- egoism
- loftiness
- assertiveness
- pretence
- imperiousness
- haughtiness
- egotism
- pride
- egoism
- pretence
- assumption
- pride
- hauteur
- bumptiousness
- superciliousness
- arrogance
- hauteur
- conceit
- conceit
- attitude
- pretense
- haughtiness
- superiority
- peremptoriness
- presumptuousness
- attitude
- pridefulness
- pomposity
- lordliness
- peremptoriness
- pridefulness
- pretension
- pomposity
- boldness
- assertiveness
Synonyms:
- quietness
- submissiveness
- deference
- passivity
- demureness
- down-to-earthness
- lowliness
- modesty
- directness
Antonyms:
- condescension
- cheekiness
- sauciness
- boastfulness
- cheek
- vanity
- cocksureness
- forwardness
- audaciousness
- swagger
- overconfidence
- disdain
- self-opinion
- self-complacency
- overconfidence
- impertinence
- nerve
- toploftiness
- self-centeredness
- self-satisfaction
- toploftiness
- brashness
- cockiness
- cocksureness
- self-satisfaction
- sauciness
- vanity
- self-centeredness
- audaciousness
- impudence
- insolence
- cheek
- disdain
- cheekiness
- self-complacency
- self-glorification
- boastfulness
- huffiness
- brassiness
- scorn
- self-importance
- impudence
- condescension
- swagger
- impertinence
- self-glorification
- swash
- forwardness
- self-conceit
- nerve
- cockiness
- brassiness
- self-conceit
- insolence
- brashness
- scorn
- self-opinion
- swash
- temerity
- temerity
- self-importance
- huffiness
humility Sentence Examples
- Susan's humility shone through as she accepted the award, acknowledging the contributions of others.
- The professor's humility was evident in his willingness to admit his limitations and learn from his students.
- Despite his wealth and power, the CEO maintained a remarkable humility, always treating others with respect.
- The true test of humility is not in the absence of recognition but in the gracious acceptance of it.
- Sarah's humility prevented her from seeking the spotlight, preferring instead to let her actions speak for themselves.
- The wise sage possessed a deep sense of humility, recognizing that true knowledge comes from the understanding of one's own ignorance.
- Emily's humility allowed her to see the value in everyone, regardless of their status or background.
- The artist's humility prevented her from claiming sole credit for her work, acknowledging the inspiration she drew from others.
- Leaders who possess humility foster collaboration and create a positive work environment.
- True humility is not about belittling oneself but about acknowledging one's strengths and weaknesses with a spirit of gratitude.
FAQs About the word humility
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride, a humble feelingThe state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a
humbleness,meekness, quietness, submissiveness, deference, passivity, demureness, down-to-earthness,lowliness, modesty
assumption, pretension, presumptuousness, egotism, pretentiousness, boldness, imperiousness, aggressiveness, lordliness,arrogance
Susan's humility shone through as she accepted the award, acknowledging the contributions of others.
The professor's humility was evident in his willingness to admit his limitations and learn from his students.
Despite his wealth and power, the CEO maintained a remarkable humility, always treating others with respect.
The true test of humility is not in the absence of recognition but in the gracious acceptance of it.
