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humbling
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/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
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/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
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humbling
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UK
/ˈhʌmblɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌmblɪŋ/
Translations
смиряющий
It was a humbling moment when she realized how much she had to learn.
Это был смиряющий момент, когда она поняла, сколько ей еще нужно учиться.
Definitions
Causing someone to feel less important or proud; making one realize their limitations or insignificance.
Winning the award was a humbling experience, as it reminded her of the support she received from her team.
Synonyms
modest
down-to-earth
humble
self-effacing
unassuming
humbling
noun
humblings
pl
UK
/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
Gerund noun meaning the act or process of humbling someone or something.
Definitions
The act or process of causing someone to feel less proud or important.
The humbling of the reigning champions shocked the entire league.
Synonyms
setback
humiliation
abasement
mortification
degradation
ignominy
chagrin
discomfiture
shaming
diminution
humble
verb
humbling
Gerund
humbled
Past Simple
humbled
Past Participle
humbling
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
Translations
смирять
He tried to humble his opponent with his skills.
Он пытался смирить своего противника своими навыками.
унижать
She didn't mean to humble him in front of his friends.
Она не хотела унижать его перед его друзьями.
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укрощать
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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
humiliate
discount
subdue
lower
bring low
degrade
belittle
mortify
demean
abase
humble
adjective
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.
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