humble
Definition
- v. cause to be unpretentious
- adj. low or inferior in station or quality
- adj. marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
- adj. used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
Word forms
- Past participle
- humbled
- Past tense
- humbled
- Third person singular
- humbles
- Present participle
- humbling
Example sentences
a.
Despite his success, he remains a humble person who never brags about his achievements.
vt.
The harsh criticism from his peers humbled him and made him rethink his approach.