humility
noun/hjuˈmɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #6,911 most common English word
Meaning
A modest view of one's own importance; the quality of not being proud.
Example sentence
She accepted the award with humility, thanking everyone who had helped her along the way.
Synonyms & related words
- modesty
- meekness
- humbleness
- selflessness
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