Humbling

adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of humble form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.
Adjective
  1. 1
    causing awareness of your shortcomings wordnet

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abasementbumpbustcriticalcrushingdegradation

Example

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"It's a very humbling experience."

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set down

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