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humbleness

/ˈhʌm.bəl.nəs/

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noun

/ˈhʌm.bəl.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество быть скромным, смиренным и непритязательным, часто связанное с отсутствием ложной гордости.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being humble, modest, and unpretentious, often associated with a lack of false pride.

uncountable

  1. State of being humbleB2formal

    The quality of having a modest opinion of one's own importance; lack of pride or arrogance.

    ruСкромность

    • Her humbleness made her well-liked among her colleagues.
    • He accepted the award with genuine humbleness.
    • Humbleness is often seen as a virtue in many cultures.

    Synonymshumilitylowlinessmeeknessmodestyself-effacementunpretentiousness

    Antonymsarroganceconceithaughtinesshubrispride

  2. Feeling of modestyB2formal

    A humble feeling or state of mind, often in relation to one's achievements or status.

    ruСкромность

    • Despite his success, he never lost his sense of humbleness.
    • She felt a deep humbleness when visiting the ancient temple.
    • His humbleness was evident in the way he spoke about his team.

    Synonymshumilitylowlinessmeeknessmodestyself-effacementunpretentiousness

    Antonymsarroganceconceitegotismhaughtinesspridesuperiorityvanity

  3. Lack of false prideB2formal

    A disposition to be humble; the absence of pretense or exaggerated self-importance.

    ruСкромность

    • True humbleness means not seeking attention for your deeds.
    • Her humbleness allowed her to learn from others.
    • He showed humbleness by admitting his mistakes openly.

    Synonymsdiffidencehumilitylowlinessmeeknessmodestyself-effacementunpretentiousness

    Antonymsarroganceconceitegotismhaughtinessprideself-importancevanity

Forms
  • humblenesses plural form
  • humblenesses' possessive plural form
  • humbleness's possessive singular form
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