humbling | ||
1. | [ adjective ] causing awareness of your shortcomings | |
Synonyms: | humiliating mortifying demeaning | |
Examples: | "golf is a humbling game" |
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Related terms: | undignified | |
2. | [ noun ] depriving one of self-esteem | |
Synonyms: | abasement humiliation | |
Related terms: | degradation comedown humiliate | |
Similar spelling: |
humbly humble Hamblin humbled humboldt |