humility

Definitions

A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.

The quality of having a modest or self-effacing view of one's own merits.

Examples

She accepted the award with great humility, thanking her team for their hard work.

True humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.

Despite his immense success, he maintained a sense of humility that endeared him to everyone he met.

Synonyms

modesty humbleness meekness unpretentiousness diffidence submissiveness lowliness

Antonyms

arrogance pride conceit haughtiness vanity hubris pretension