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humility::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | humbleness |
| Type of | trait |
| Has types | subduedness, meekness |
| Derivation | humble |
not everyone regards humility as a virtue.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | humbleness |
| Type of | feeling |
| Has types | submission, self-depreciation, meekness |
he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope.
Examples of humility
humility
It doesn't make anything better, but it does imply a certain amount of humility.
From the sfgate.com
I hope the drop in the sales price teaches him a lesson in humility, not excess.
From the ocregister.com
Media moguls are a little like investment bankers, and I say this with humility.
From the time.com
Finally, there is the gift of humility, which parents need to offer one another.
From the time.com
Maybe a little humility lesson from fallen leaders in Japan can be learned here.
From the kansas.com
This year, older and wiser and practiced in humility, Clinton is toning it down.
From the time.com
With humility and no small amount of gratitude, I wish you all a happy new year.
From the al.com
While humility is a virtue in recovery, shame and self-blame can be destructive.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
Recent research suggests that humility is a quality of certain types of leaders.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue"
- A humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"
- Humility (adjectival form: humble) is the quality of being modest, reverential, even politely submissive, and never being arrogant, contemptuous, rude or even self-abasing. ...
- In Catholic catechism, the seven virtues refers to one of two lists of virtues, most commonly referring to the 4 Cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice, Restraint or Temperance, and Courage or Fortitude, and the 3 Theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love or Charity; these were adopted by the ...
- The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in spirit and deportment
- Feeling that you have no special importance that makes you better than others
- Being humble is considering others as important as yourself. You are thoughtful of their needs and willing to be of service. You don't expect others or yourself to be perfect. You learn from your mistakes. When you do great things, humility reminds you to be thankful instead of boastful.
- Mastering the art of faking open-mindedness about my flaws.
- The Christian acknowledgement that all their gifts, abilities and opportunities come from God, and the privilege of using them in His service. Means the opposite of pride (Biblical arrogance). Not to be confused with timidity or lack of confidence. ...
