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ταπεινότητα — meaning in English

tapeinotita

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English meaning

humility noun The quality of being modest and not thinking too highly of yourself.
modesty noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
obscurity noun The state of being unknown or not noticed.

Senses

ταπεινότητα is used for these senses in English:

humility The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.
modesty (specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.
obscurity The state of being unknown; a thing that is unknown.

modesty — full definition

noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
noun Behavior or dress that avoids drawing sexual attention.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

μετριοφροσύνη μετριοπάθεια σεμνότητα σκοτεινότητα σκότος ασημότητα αφάνεια ασάφεια θολότητα