humility

[hu·mil·i·ty]

Humility is the quality of being humble. If you meet one of your heroes and feel nervous and in awe for her, you are experiencing humility.

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The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness.

Noun
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue"

Noun
a humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"

n.
The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness.

n.
An act of submission or courtesy.

Humility

Hu*mil"i*ty , n.; pl. Humilities . [OE. humilite, OF. humilit'82, humelit'82, F. humilit'82, fr. L. humiliatis. See Humble.] 1. The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness.

Serving the Lord with all humility of mind.

2. An act of submission or courtesy.

With these humilities they satisfied the young king.

Syn. -- Lowliness; humbleness; meekness; modesty; diffidence. -- Humility, Modesty, Diffidence. Diffidence is a distrust of our powers, combined with a fear lest our failure should be censured, since a dread of failure unconnected with a dread of censure is not usually called diffidence. It may be carried too far, and is not always, like modesty and humility, a virtue. Modesty, without supposing self-distrust, implies an unwillingness to put ourselves forward, and an absence of all over-confidence in our own powers. Humility consists in rating our claims low, in being willing to waive our rights, and take a lower place than might be our due. It does not require of us to underrate ourselves.

The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness.

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Usage Examples

I really have a great deal of humility in that department, and a great deal of respect for people who spend their lives learning how to make these amazing preparations.

Fairest and best adorned is she Whose clothing is humility.

Humility is a great quality of leadership which derives respect and not just fear or hatred.

Assuredly, Loving Souls, you should go to God with all humility and respect, humbling yourselves in His presence, especially when you remember your past ingratitude and sins.

I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.

But when one believes that you've been appointed by God for a particular mission in history, you have to be very careful about that, how you speak about that. Where is the self-reflection in that? Where is the humility in that?

Humility and knowledge in poor clothes excel pride and ignorance in costly attire.

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Other Usage Examples

Fullness of knowledge always means some understanding of the depths of our ignorance and that is always conducive to humility and reverence.

Humility is attentive patience.

A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics.

And humility in politics means accepting that one party doesn't have all the answers recognising that working in partnership is progress not treachery.

I don't have a set of tenets, but I live an ethical life. I practice a humility that presupposes there's a power greater than myself. And I always believe, don't inflict harm where it's not necessary.

I always say be humble but be firm. Humility and openness are the key to success without compromising your beliefs.

Humility is truth.

Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.