humbling

hum·ble  (hmbl)

adj. hum·bler, hum·blest

1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.

2. Showing deferential or submissive respect: a humble apology.

3. Low in rank, quality, or station; unpretentious or lowly: a humble cottage.

tr.v. hum·bled, hum·bling, hum·bles

1. To curtail or destroy the pride of; humiliate.

2. To cause to be meek or modest in spirit.

3. To give a lower condition or station to; abase. See Synonyms at degrade.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin humilis, low, lowly, from humus, ground; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots.]

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humble·ness n.

humbler n.

humbly adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

humbling - causing awareness of your shortcomings; "golf is a humbling game" demeaning, humiliating, mortifying undignified - lacking dignity

Translations

humbling [ˈhʌmblɪŋ] adj
to be a humbling experience → être une leçon d'humilité