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humble
01
behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others
Examples
He 's a humble person, never boasting about his achievements and always treating others with kindness.
Despite his success, he remains humble, never seeking recognition for his accomplishments.
02
inferior in rank, status, or quality
Examples
The company occupies a humble position in the industry.
He accepted a humble role in the organization.
03
having a low social rank or position, often characterized by modesty
Examples
Despite his humble beginnings, he rose to become a respected leader in the community.
She never forgot her humble origins, even after achieving great success in her career.
04
relating to simple, unskilled, or menial work, often domestic
Examples
He performs humble tasks around the household.
She handles humble chores with care.
to humble
01
to make someone feel ashamed by reminding them of their weaknesses or limitations
Transitive: to humble sb
Examples
His failure in the competition humbled him and made him reevaluate his approach.
The wise words of the elder humbled the arrogant young man.
02
to significantly diminish someone’s strength, influence, or dignity
Transitive: to humble sb
Examples
The once-dominant empire was humbled by a series of unexpected defeats.
The competitor ’s bold claims were humbled when he lost in the first round.
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