adjective
humbling
Humbling (adjective) means making someone realize their own limitations; causing a loss of pride. Example: “It was a humbling experience to fail at something he thought would be easy.”
adjective
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- humblings
- Comparative
- more humbling
- Superlative
- most humbling
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What does “humbling” mean?
The word “humbling” means making someone realize their own limitations; causing a loss of pride. In plain terms, describes an experience that makes you feel less confident or proud, often in a way that teaches you something.
How do you use “humbling” in a sentence?
Here is “humbling” used in a sentence: “It was a humbling experience to fail at something he thought would be easy.”
What part of speech is “humbling”?
“Humbling” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of humbling?
"humbling" (adjective) means making someone realize their own limitations; causing a loss of pride.
