Humble

usgb/ˈhʌmbl/
adjective

Not proud or arrogant; modest.

Though he is rich and successful, he remains humble.
Visual representation of "humble" - Not proud or arrogant; modest

Often appears as...

  • a humble person
  • lead a humble life

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False Modesty

Beware of using 'humble' to falsely underplay achievements, which can seem insincere.

Illustration for False Modesty
I'm just a humble writer, though I've won several awards.
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Sincerity Matters

'Humble' suggests genuine modesty; overuse can make one appear disingenuous.

Illustration for Sincerity Matters
He's sincerely humble about his contributions to the project.
Visual representation of the word "Humble"

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