lowliness

• Nom désignant l'état de modestie, d'humilité et de faible estime de soi, ou la position d'un statut ou d'un rang inférieur.

A noun referring to the state of being humble, modest, and having a low opinion of one's own importance, or a position of inferior status or rank.

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1. Humility and modestyC1formal

   The quality of being humble, unpretentious, and not considering oneself superior to others.

   Humilité et modestie

   • Her lowliness was admired by all who knew her, as she never boasted of her achievements.
   • He accepted the award with a sense of lowliness, thanking his team for their support.
   • The monk's life was characterized by lowliness and devotion to service.

   Synonymeshumblehumilitymeeknessmodestyself-effacementunpretentiousness

   Antonymesarroganceconceitegotismhaughtinesspretentiousnesspridesuperiorityvanity

2. Low social statusC1formal

   The condition of being of low rank, position, or importance in society.

   Basse condition sociale

   • Despite his lowliness in the company hierarchy, his ideas were often the most innovative.
   • The novel explores the struggles of a family living in lowliness and poverty.
   • She rose from a position of lowliness to become a respected leader in her community.

   Synonymesabasementdegradationhumblenessinferiorityinsignificanceobscuritysubordination

   Antonymeseminencegreatnessnobility