humility

noun
UK: /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
US: /hjuːˈmɪləti/

  1. The quality of being humble; the absence of pride and arrogance.

    1. She accepted the award with humility.
    2. His humility and kindness made him a great leader in the community.

  2. A modest view of one's own importance.

    1. Humility is a virtue.
    2. The experience taught him humility, forcing him to confront his limitations.

Synonyms

modesty meekness deference

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "humility" in English means: The quality of being humble; the absence of pride and arrogance., A modest view of one's own importance..

The phonetic transcription of "humility" is /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ in British English and /hjuːˈmɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "humility": modesty, meekness, deference.

Example usage of "humility": "She accepted the award with humility.". More examples on the page.