adjective
humbling
adjective
1
Making someone realize their own limitations; causing a loss of pride.
"It was a humbling experience to fail at something he thought would be easy."
"Meeting people who had survived far worse was humbling."
How to Use Humbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an experience that makes you feel less confident or proud, often in a way that teaches you something.
Common pairings
a humbling experience
humbling defeat
Word Forms
more humbling comparative, humblings plural, most humbling superlative
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It was a _____ experience to fail at something he thought would be easy.