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  • present participle of humble.
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humbling

[huhm-bling, uhm-] / ˈhʌm blɪŋ, ˈʌm- /


ADJECTIVE
humiliating
Synonyms










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“This is a humbling day for us,” said McVay, who knows what’s coming.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The fumble with the NFL was a humbling experience for Iger, who is a lifelong passionate sports fan.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

At the time, he said: "It has been a gruelling but humbling six months, and I hope to have proven that anything is possible with some determination, self-belief and positivity."

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

"Their bravery and strength has been humbling," he added.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

For me, the most humbling lessons came when I visited military communities and met with soldiers' spouses—groups of mostly women, though sometimes with a few men mixed in.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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