humility
Example Sentences
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Leaders of Western democracies mostly strive to project humility, relatability, and an aversion to corruption; the government is multibranched and by the people, after all.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
One Covid lesson is that effective risk communication requires humility, transparency and a grounding in science rather than overstated certainty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Neither movie does anything particularly interesting with its characters, but what’s most frustrating is that the humility Lightning McQueen learns in the first film is essentially tossed out the window.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
And I try to honor that in the story and to just bring that to life — their generosity and their humility.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
“Thank you, Katherine. Sure it’s little enough I’m givin’ in exchange for a pretty young wife and three healthy chilthern,” he said in sincere humility.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Vocabulary lists containing humility
Tuesdays with Morrie
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The Old Man and the Sea
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