Definitions

humbled

[huhm-buhld, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəld, ˈʌm- /

ADJECTIVE

abashed

Synonyms

STRONG

bewildered bugged chagrined confounded confused crushed discombobulated disconcerted embarrassed fazed fuddled humiliated mortified rattled shamed

WEAK

ashamed in a tizzy taken aback

Antonyms

STRONG

clear oriented understanding

WEAK

at ease composed emboldened proud reassured

ADJECTIVE

ashamed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apologetic bashful contrite distraught distressed embarrassed guilty hesitant humble humiliated regretful reluctant repentant shy sorry

WEAK

abashed blushing chagrined compunctious conscience-stricken crestfallen debased demeaned discomfited disconcerted flustered meek mortified muddled penitent shamed shamefaced sheepish stammering stuttering submissive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm glad happy joyful unrepentant unshy

WEAK

bold defiant immodest not sorry shameless unregretful unremorseful unself-conscious

ADJECTIVE

beaten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

overpowered overwhelmed routed

STRONG

baffled bested circumvented conquered cowed crushed disappointed discomfited disheartened frustrated licked mastered overcome overthrown ruined subjugated surmounted thwarted trounced undone vanquished worsted

ADJECTIVE

broken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beaten crushed

STRONG

browbeaten defeated demoralized depressed discouraged disheartened oppressed overpowered subdued tamed vanquished

WEAK

heartsick

Antonyms

STRONG

encouraged resolute

WEAK

unbroken uplifted

ADJECTIVE

dependent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defenseless poor reliant vulnerable

STRONG

inferior minor secondary subordinate

WEAK

abased clinging counting on debased immature indigent lesser relying on tied to apron strings under under thumb unsustaining

Antonyms

STRONGEST

strong

STRONG

first-class first-rate important major superior

WEAK

free independent mature unreliant

ADJECTIVE

reduced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discounted lowered weakened

STRONG

abated cheapened debilitated deflated degraded demoted leveled sunk

WEAK

marked down

Antonyms

WEAK

elevated enlarged heightened increased raised spread stretched

ADJECTIVE

shamefaced

Synonyms

WEAK

abashed chagrined disgraced guilty humble humiliated mortified regretful shamed sorry

Example Sentences

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The prime minister said he was "profoundly humbled" to meet the student's family in Downing Street on Thursday and he was determined to "prevent other families from suffering such a devastating loss".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Give this to Pratt: In a world in which shame still humbled high-profile politicians, Bass might have resigned out of honor after the fires.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

There are absolutely weeks where I can barely make it through one fluorescent-lit supermarket run without feeling emotionally frayed and financially humbled by the price of olive oil.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Brittin told reporters he was "honoured" and "humbled" to be taking on the role.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Not that he didn't owe her an apology, but if he humbled himself enough to actually say he was sorry, then he must really be flipping on the inside.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

humbled

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