humble

• Que tem uma opinião modesta ou baixa sobre a própria importância; que não é orgulhoso nem arrogante. Também se diz de algo simples, modesto ou sem pretensão.

Showing or having a modest or low estimate of one's own importance; not proud or arrogant.

1. Modest about one's importanceB1formal

   Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

   Humilde

   • Despite his success, he remained humble.
   • She gave a humble speech thanking her team.
   • A humble person does not boast about their achievements.

   Sinônimosdiffidentmeekmodestself-deprecatingself-effacingunassertiveunassumingunpretentious

   Antônimosarrogantboastfulconceitedegotisticalhaughtyproudvain

2. Low in rank or statusB2formal

   Of low social, administrative, or political rank.

   Humilde

   • He came from a humble background.
   • She started her career in a humble position.
   • The family lived in a humble cottage.

   Sinônimoscommoninferiorlowlyminormodestobscureordinaryplainsubordinateunassumingunpretentious

   Antônimosaristocraticexaltedhighnobleproud

3. Simple or unpretentiousB2formal

   Not large, elaborate, or expensive; simple.

   Simples

   • They offered us a humble meal of bread and soup.
   • The hotel was humble but clean and comfortable.
   • He made a humble apology for his mistake.

   Sinônimoslowlymodestplainsimpleunassumingunpretentious

   Antônimoselaborateextravagantgrandioselavishluxuriousopulentostentatiouspretentious

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de fazer alguém se sentir menos importante ou orgulhoso, ou de rebaixar o status ou a dignidade de alguém.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel less important or proud, or to lower someone's status or dignity.

1. Lower in status or prideB2formal

   To make someone feel less important or proud; to lower someone's dignity or self-esteem.

   Humilhar

   • The defeat humbled the champion.
   • His arrogance was humbled by the criticism.
   • The experience humbled her and made her more grateful.

   Sinônimosabasechastencrushdeflatedegradedemeanhumiliatemortifysubdue

   Antônimosaggrandizedignifyelevateexalthonorpraise

2. Show respect or submissionB2formal

   To express or show a modest or deferential attitude.

   Humilhar-se

   • He humbled himself before the king.
   • She humbly asked for forgiveness.
   • They humbled themselves in prayer.

   Sinônimosbowdefergrovelkowtowsubmityield

   Antônimosboastbragstrutswagger