Synonyms

humbled

American

[huhm-buhld, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəld, ˈʌm- /

adjective

made less proud, especially by awe or admiration, or by gratitude for help received, an undeserved advantage or honor, etc..

The land is a perpetual gift; I am humbled like a stranger who is invited to dinner and fed the best food in the house.
lowered in condition, power, or dignity; abased.

NATO air strikes and tightening sanctions finally brought the humbled aggressors to the negotiating table.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of humble.

Other Word Forms

unhumbled adjective

Etymology

Origin of humbled

humble ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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LinkedIn users will be familiar with the saccharine positivity of users explaining how their latest promotion or honor makes them feel humbled and grateful.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Englishman, who has signed a contract until 2032, said in a club statement that he was "extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed".

From Barron's

He said he was honoured and humbled to have been recognised but added it was a reflection of all the dedication and commitment of his colleagues.

From BBC

Prof Lorna Dawson, head of the Centre for Forensic Soil Science at the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, said she was "delighted and humbled" to be given a damehood.

From BBC

She told BBC News NI she was "absolutely delighted, very humbled".

From BBC

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