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Definition of Humbleness
1. Noun. The state of being humble and unimportant.
Exact synonyms: Lowliness, Obscureness, Unimportance
Generic synonyms: Obscurity
Derivative terms: Humble, Humble, Obscure, Unimportant, Unimportant
Generic synonyms: Obscurity
Derivative terms: Humble, Humble, Obscure, Unimportant, Unimportant
2. Noun. A humble feeling. "He was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"
Exact synonyms: Humility
Generic synonyms: Feeling
Specialized synonyms: Meekness, Submission, Self-depreciation
Antonyms: Pride
Generic synonyms: Feeling
Specialized synonyms: Meekness, Submission, Self-depreciation
Antonyms: Pride
3. Noun. A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride. "Not everyone regards humility as a virtue"
Exact synonyms: Humility
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Meekness, Subduedness
Attributes: Humble
Derivative terms: Humble, Humble
Antonyms: Conceit
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Meekness, Subduedness
Attributes: Humble
Derivative terms: Humble, Humble
Antonyms: Conceit
Definition of Humbleness
1. n. The quality of being humble; humility; meekness.
Definition of Humbleness
1. Noun. Humility; the property of being humble. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Humbleness
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Humbleness
Literary usage of Humbleness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated Out of by Robert M. Hartley, American Bible Society, Wightman family (1875)
"12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,
kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 14 And above all these ..."