Humility (Noun)
Meaning 1
A humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She had a rare quality of humility that served her well in her roles as a leader.
- His humility was inspiring, and many people looked up to him as a role model.
- The lack of humility in the new CEO was off-putting to the rest of the management team.
- Humility is not always the most prized trait in the business world, but it should be.
- After losing the competition, the athlete showed remarkable humility in congratulating the winner.