noun
humility
hyoo-MIH-lih-tee
noun
1
The quality of being modest and not thinking too highly of yourself.
"She accepted the award with humility, thanking her whole team."
"True leaders show humility even after big wins."
How to Use Humility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStaying modest instead of boasting, even when you have reason to be proud.
Common mistake
Humility is not the same as low self-esteem — it means not needing to show off, not feeling worthless.
Common pairings
show humility
with humility
humility and grace
Word Forms
humilities plural
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Etymology
From Old French umilité, from Latin humilitas ("lowness"), from humilis ("low, humble") — the same root as humble.