Definitions

humbleness

[huhm-buhl-nis, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəl nɪs, ˈʌm- /

NOUN

modesty

Synonyms

STRONG

bashfulness celibacy chastity constraint coyness decency delicacy demureness diffidence discreetness humility inhibition innocence lowliness meekness propriety prudery purity quietness reserve reticence

WEAK

lack of pretension self-efface

Antonyms

STRONG

boldness confidence immorality impropriety impurity pride

Example Sentences

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"Humbleness is in order; there is no excuse for scientific conceit here."

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2022

Humbleness is in order; there is no excuse for scientific conceit here.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Still thou speakest with thy children Freely as in eld sublime; Humbleness, and love, and patience, Still give empire over time.

From Poems of James Russell Lowell With biographical sketch by Nathan Haskell Dole by Lowell, James Russell

Humbleness and meekness are choice graces of the Spirit.

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by Findlay, G. G.

Humbleness and affection danced in her face together.

From The Old Helmet, Volume II by Warner, Susan

humbleness

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