humbling
noun 1adj 1
Collocations
2ADJ.
all
ADV.
really
Definitions
noun
1
An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.
adj
1
Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — causing awareness of your shortcomings
- demeaning
- humiliating
- mortifying
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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It was a humbling experience.
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It's a very humbling experience.
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It's all been very humbling.
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This is really humbling.
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Listening to the Quran is humbling.
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