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[ noun ] a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

Synonyms

humbleness

Examples

"not everyone regards humility as a virtue"

Used in print

(Tom F. Driver, "Beckett by the Madeleine,"...)

One might say it combines the man ; own pride and humility .

For he has the pride that comes of self_acceptance and the humility , perhaps of the same genesis , not to impose himself upon another .

Related terms

pride trait meekness humble

2
[ noun ] a humble feeling

Synonyms

humbleness

Examples

"he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"

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