as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
in a display of true humbleness he gave much of the credit for his discovery to others
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Recent Examples of humbleness
But despite all her accomplishments, Villa navigated high school pool decks with humbleness.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humbleness
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May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.—
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Most Canadians want uncomplicated lives, a desire for calm that can be misinterpreted by louder people as meekness.—
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The passage from the ordinary way of the world to the contemplative way of tea symbolizes humility.—
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Candidates from both parties use breathless prose, artificial deadlines and sometimes a dose of humility to add a sense of urgency to their appeals.—
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“Humbleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humbleness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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