January 2, 2026
humility
/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/noun
The quality of being modest and not thinking too highly of yourself.
Example sentences
- “She accepted the prize with humility, thanking her whole team.”
- “True leaders show humility and are willing to learn from others.”
The matching adjective is 'humble'. Do not confuse it with 'humiliation', which means public shame.