Definitions for humility
hyuˈmɪl ɪ ti; often yu-hu·mil·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.2 / 5 votes

1. humility, humblenessnoun

   a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

   "not everyone regards humility as a virtue"

2. humility, humblenessnoun

   a humble feeling

   "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.8 / 5 votes

1. humilitynoun

   The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

2. Etymology: From humilite, from umilité, from humilitas, from humilis; see humble.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Humilitynoun

   Etymology: humilité, French.

   1. Freedom from pride; modesty; not arrogance.

   When we make profession of our faith, we stand; when we acknowledge our sins, or seek unto God for favour, we fall down; because the gesture of constancy becometh us best in the one, in the other the behaviour of humility. Richard Hooker.

   I do not know that Englishman alive,
   With whom my soul is any jot at odds,
   More than the infant that is born to-night;
   I thank my God for my humility. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   What the height of a king tempteth to revenge, the humility of a Christian teacheth to forgive. Charles I .

   The humility of the style gained them many friends. Edward Hyde.

   There are some that use
   Humility to serve their pride, and seem
   Humble upon their way, to be the prouder
   At their wish’d journey’s end. John Denham, Sophy.

   It is an easy matter, when there is no danger of a trial, to extol humility in the midst of honours, or to begin a fast after dinner. Robert South, Sermons.

   As high turrets, for their airy steep,
   Require foundations in proportion deep;
   And lofty cedars as far upwards shoot,
   As to the nether heavens they drive the root;
   So low did her secure foundation lye,
   She was not humble, but humility. Dryden.

   2. Act of submission.

   With these humilities they satisfied the young king, and by their bowing and bending avoided the present storm. Davies.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Humility

   Humility is the quality of being humble. Dictionary definitions accentuate humility as a low self-regard and sense of unworthiness. In a religious context humility can mean a recognition of self in relation to a deity (i.e. God), and subsequent submission to that deity as a member of that religion. Outside of a religious context, humility is defined as being "unselved", a liberation from consciousness of self, a form of temperance that is neither having pride (or haughtiness) nor indulging in self-deprecation.Humility is an outward expression of an appropriate inner, or self regard, and is contrasted with humiliation which is an imposition, often external, of shame upon a person. Humility may be misappropriated as ability to suffer humiliation through self-denouncements which in itself remains focused on self rather than low self-focus.Humility, in various interpretations, is widely seen as a virtue which centers on low self-preoccupation, or unwillingness to put oneself forward, so it is in many religious and philosophical traditions, it contrasts with narcissism, hubris and other forms of pride and is an idealistic and rare intrinsic construct that has an extrinsic side.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. humility

   Humility is a personal quality or characteristic that involves a modest and humble view of oneself, acknowledging and accepting one's limitations and flaws without arrogance or excessive pride. It is often associated with a sense of selflessness, respect for others, and an open-mindedness to learn from others' experiences and perspectives.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. Humilitynoun

   the state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness

2. Humilitynoun

   an act of submission or courtesy

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 5 votes

1. Humility

   Humility is the quality of being modest or respectful. Humility, in various interpretations, is widely seen as a virtue in many religious and philosophical traditions, being connected with notions of egolessness.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. Humility

   hū-mil′i-ti, n. the state or quality of being humble: lowliness of mind: modesty. [O. Fr. humilite—L. humilitat-em—humilis, low.]

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. humility

   1. The slippered patience of the disinherited. 2. The grogginess of the Ego. 3. To recede to the very bottom of one's own littleness. 4. The Marseillaise of the disappointed. 5. The odor of sanctity. 6. An Iago in plush and lavender. 7. Pride getting ready for a Pounce.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. humility

   The act and quality of being humble.

   Humility is a beautiful quality that we all are grateful for.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on June 2, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of humility in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of humility in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of humility in a Sentence

1. Jim Sciutto:

   Making a judgment as to where this conflict stands on any given day requires that humility.

2. Luis Hernandez:

   We came to Russia with a lot of criticism but we're working hard and have a lot of talent. We have humility but we beat Germany and South Korea and now we have to play against Sweden and stay cool and calm, we cannot afford to get caught up in all this, we have to continue our job and stay humble, of course we should enjoy this but tomorrow we start working again.

3. John Selden:

   Humility is a virtue all preach, none practise, and yet everybody is content to hear. The master thinks it good doctrine for his servant, the laity for the clergy, and the clergy for the laity.

4. Charles Caleb Colton:

   The greatest friend of Truth is time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion Humility.

5. Vince Lombardi:

   Mental toughness is many things. It is humility because it behooves all of us to remember that simplicity is the sign of greatness and meekness is the sign of true strength. Mental toughness is spartanism with qualities of sacrifice, self-denial, dedication. It is fearlessness, and it is love.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=humility
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Humility
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=humility
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humility
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humility
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=humility
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=humility
9. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=humility