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humbled

UK
/ˈhʌm.bəld/
US
/ˈhʌm.bəld/

Translations

humbledadjective
more humbled
Comp.
most humbled
Super.
UK
/ˈhʌm.bəld/
US
/ˈhʌm.bəld/
Past-participial adjective derived from the verb "humble"; used predicatively and attributively, gradable in restricted contexts.
After receiving the award, she felt humbled by the recognition and support from her peers.
Après avoir reçu le prix, elle s’est sentie humble face à la reconnaissance et au soutien de ses pairs.
He was humbled by the challenges he faced during the project, which taught him the value of teamwork.
Il s’est senti humilié par les difficultés rencontrées pendant le projet, ce qui lui a appris la valeur du travail d’équipe.
Additional translations
abaisséEmployé dans un registre plus littéraire ou soutenu, pour l’idée d’être réduit en statut ou en dignité.
vaincuSurtout pour une défaite ou une situation de domination renversée.
Synonyms
modest
humble
unassuming
meek
subdued
unpretentious
Antonyms
proud
arrogant
humbleverb

humbled

Past Simple

humbled
Past Simple
humbled
Past Participle
humbling
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
rabaisserEmploi courant pour exprimer une baisse de rang, de dignité ou d’importance.
The unexpected defeat humbled the once arrogant team.
La défaite inattendue a rabattu le caquet à l’équipe autrefois arrogante.
humilierQuand l’action fait sentir à quelqu’un sa faiblesse ou l’amène à perdre sa fierté.
The teacher humbled the student by pointing out the errors in his work.
Le professeur a humilié l’élève en lui signalant les erreurs dans son travail.
Synonyms
abase
humiliate
demean
mortify
belittle
degrade
bring low
lower
subdue
discount

Definitions

humbledadjective
Having a modest or low view of one's own importance; feeling less proud or arrogant.
After receiving the award, she felt humbled by the recognition and support from her peers.
Made to feel less important or proud, often due to a humbling experience or realization.
He was humbled by the challenges he faced during the project, which taught him the value of teamwork.
Brought low in status, rank, or condition; subdued or defeated.
The once-dominant team left the field humbled after a crushing defeat.
humbleverb
To lower in dignity, status, or importance.
The unexpected defeat humbled the once arrogant team.
To make someone feel less proud or convinced of their own importance.
The teacher humbled the student by pointing out the errors in his work.
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