humbleness

Example Sentences

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Ding’s cheerful reign offers an answer to what “Jeopardy!” fans want from their champs: strict adherence to an unwritten code that starts with humbleness and deference to the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Showing a humbleness which motivates others was illustrated off court when, in 2018, he led from the front to help his home island of Mallorca recover from devastating flash flooding.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024

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

Making all that show of humbleness and scorning him all the time!

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston