lowliness

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 position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation

Etymology

From lowly + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

humbleness, unimportance, obscureness

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