humbleness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being humble and unimportant
  2. noun a humble feeling
  3. noun a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

Etymology

From Middle English humblenesse; equivalent to humble + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unimportance, obscureness, lowliness

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