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   humility

   /hjʊˈmɪlɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance: "he needs the humility to accept that their way may be better"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French humilite, from Latin humilitas, from humilis (see humble).

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › humilityHumility Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HUMILITY is freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble. How to use humility in a sentence. Humility: Its Use and Meaning.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUMILITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HUMILITY definition: 1. the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities: 2. the quality of…. Learn more.

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   Humility definition: the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.. See examples of HUMILITY used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUMILITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who has humility is not proud and does not believe they are better than other people.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › humilityhumility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /hjuːˈmɪləti/ [uncountable] the quality of not thinking that you are better than other people; the quality of being humble. Her first defeat was an early lesson in humility. an act of genuine humility. Word Origin. Want to learn more?

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › humilityHumility - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you feel humility in front of someone, you feel small in the scheme of things — that you are just a simple, insignificant person. Someone who spends his life taking care of others shows humility. Although it's related to humiliation (which makes you feel low in a bad way), humility is usually used to talk about a lack of ego.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHUMILITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HUMILITY definition: the quality of not being proud or not thinking that you are better than other people. Learn more.