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humility

/hjuːˈmɪl.ə.ti/

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noun

/hjuːˈmɪl.ə.ti/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть скромным, смиренным и иметь невысокое мнение о собственной значимости.

A noun referring to the quality of being humble, modest, and having a low view of one's own importance.

uncountable

  1. Modesty or humblenessB2formal

    The quality of having a modest view of one's own importance; not being proud or arrogant.

    ruСкромность

    • She accepted the award with great humility.
    • Humility is considered a virtue in many cultures.
    • His humility made him well-liked among his colleagues.

    Synonymsdiffidencehumblenesslowlinessmeeknessmodestyself-effacementunpretentiousness

    Antonymsarroganceconceithaughtinesspridevanity

  2. Lack of pretensionB2formal

    The state of being unpretentious and not showing off one's achievements or status.

    ruСкромность

    • Despite his wealth, he lived with humility.
    • Her humility prevented her from boasting about her success.
    • True humility involves recognizing your own limitations.

    Synonymsdiffidencehumblenesslowlinessmeeknessmodestyplainnessself-effacementunpretentiousness

    Antonymsarroganceconceitegotismhaughtinessostentationpretentiousnessprideself-importanceshowinessvanity

Forms
  • humilities plural form
  • humilities' possessive plural form
  • humility's possessive singular form
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