humble
/ˈhʌmbəl/
verb
- To make someone feel less important or proud; to lower someone's pride or status.
- The teacher's criticism humbled the student, but he used it to improve.
- The defeat humbled the champion and made him train harder.
- Losing his job humbled him and taught him to appreciate what he had.
- To easily defeat or outdo someone, especially in a way that shows their weakness.
- The new team humbled the reigning champions with a 5-0 victory.
- The storm humbled the city's emergency services, revealing their lack of preparation.
- Her brilliant speech humbled the other candidates in the debate.
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adjective
- Having or showing a modest opinion of one's own importance; not proud or arrogant.
- It's important to stay humble even when you achieve great success.
- Despite her fame, she remained humble and kind to everyone.
- He gave a humble speech, thanking his team for all the hard work.
- Of low social, economic, or political status; not grand or impressive.
- She came from a humble background but worked hard to become a doctor.
- The restaurant started as a humble food cart in the city market.
- They lived in a humble cottage at the edge of the forest.
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