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humbled

/ˈhʌm.bəld/

humbledadjective

more humbled

Comp.

most humbled

Super.

/ˈhʌm.bəld/

Past-participial adjective derived from the verb "humble"; used predicatively and attributively, gradable in restricted contexts.

Translations

humble

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.

humilié

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

humbleverb

humbled

Past Simple

humbled

Past Simple

humbled

Past Participle

humbling

Gerund

/ˈhʌm.bəl/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

bring low

humbleadjective

Definitions

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

Despite his success, he remained humble and always credited his team.

Of low social, administrative, or political rank.

She came from humble beginnings but worked hard to achieve her dreams.

Not large or special in any way.

They lived in a humble cottage by the sea.

Marked by courteous or deferential respect.

He offered a humble apology for his earlier remarks.