humbling

Humbling is a word that is used to describe something that makes you feel small and embarrassed. When you are humbled, you feel like you are not worth anything.

  • The experience was humbling, and she felt like she was not able to stand up to him again.

  • The experience was humbling, and she felt like she was not able to do anything right.

Definition of humbling

adjective

causing awareness of your shortcomings

Synonyms:

demeaning, humiliating, mortifying

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Example Sentences for humbling

  • 1

    He is a humble and modest person.

  • 2

    It worked with the humble and the truthful.

  • 3

    It is both exhilarating and humbling.

  • 4

    The mood of the day is sad and humble.

  • 5

    This shows his simplicity and humbleness.

  • 6

    Humbleness of mind is the initiator of expansiveness of mind.

  • 7

    Humbleness of those captured my sensibility.

  • 8

    The best in the business, good looking and humble.

  • 9

    The focus even now is on simplicity and humbleness.

  • 10

    Where is the meek and humble spirit of Moses