humble
Pronunciation: [ˈhʌm.bəl]
Context: “character traits”
(adjective) being modest, not thinking you are better than others. A humble person doesn't brag about their achievements and recognizes their limitations.
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Even though she won the award, she remained humble and thanked her team for their support.
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He was too proud to be humble, often boasting about his accomplishments.
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Why is it important to be humble despite having great success?
Context: “to lower oneself”
(verb) to make oneself less important or to reduce one's pride. It’s like when someone admits they are wrong or shows respect instead of acting like they know everything.
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He humbled himself by accepting feedback and learning from his mistakes.
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She refused to humble herself, insisting she was always right.
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How can we humble ourselves in difficult situations?
Context: “social status”
(adjective) having a low social status or rank. If someone comes from a simple background or lives in a modest home, they might be described as humble.
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They grew up in a humble neighborhood but always dreamed of helping others.
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His family was wealthy, so he never experienced a humble lifestyle.
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What does it mean to come from a humble background?