humbled
Americanadjective
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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.
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lowered in condition, power, or dignity; abased.
NATO air strikes and tightening sanctions finally brought the humbled aggressors to the negotiating table.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unhumbled adjective
Etymology
Origin of humbled
Example Sentences
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I’m just really humbled and thankful to be a part of a team and staff that cares about things from the inside out.
From Los Angeles Times
Fr Gormley, who has been close to those impacted by the tragedy since it occurred, said he was "humbled by the graciousness of Amy's family".
From BBC
The 89-year-old said she had been "truly humbled" by the letters she had received "from all around world" over the course of her 70-year career.
From BBC
But the past century has shown that even the world’s largest and most modern militaries can be humbled when attacking tenacious adversaries willing to endure more pain to defend their territory despite overwhelming odds.
The city’s generosity of spirit has humbled me and strengthened my resolve to serve well.
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