Synonyms for

Humbling

Verb / ˈhʌmbʌlɪŋ / / ˈhʌmblɪŋ / Another word for humbling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

making someone feel modest or inferior

Synonyms & similar words

demeaning chagrin mortifying humble mortify abase humiliate humiliating modest unassuming meek self-effacing down-to-earth unpretentious lowly humble deferential respectful submissive unobtrusive unostentatious unshowy discreet unimposing unassertive unarrogant unpresuming unboastful

Example sentences

  1. Winning the championship was a humbling experience for the team.
  2. The teacher's praise was humbling for the student.
  3. The CEO's visit to the factory was a humbling experience for the workers.
  4. Seeing the poverty in the third-world country was a humbling experience for the tourist.
  5. The athlete's defeat was a humbling experience for him.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us but those who win battles we know nothing about. -Unknown
  • I am not a has-been. I am a will be. -Lauren Bacall

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