humbleness

Example Sentences

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“I think it’s good to have a sense of humbleness and be intimidated by such a high level in a new environment,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

The fact that she doesn't have biological children might not have been weaponized as a rebuke of her "humbleness."

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

“She is a special player with special qualities,” Andonovski said of Smith, “but the best thing is that she has the humbleness, work ethic and drive to keep developing all aspects of her game.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023

“She had tears in her eyes and those were tears of joy and humbleness and I just wanted to hug her.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 15, 2023

Accept these precepts from thy devoted father, who in humbleness of spirit has made this book.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson