humility

hu-mil-i-ty · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.

  2. 2.

    A lack of false pride or arrogance.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    false humility — Pretending to be modest while actually seeking praise
  • •
    with humility — In a modest, unpretentious manner

Related words

Antonyms: arrogance, hubris, pride
See also: humble, meek, modest
Synonyms: humbleness, meekness, modesty

Etymology

From Latin humilitas ("lowness, insignificance"), from humilis ("low, humble"), related to humus ("earth, ground").