un-humble

un-hum·ble

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Definitions of un-humble word

adjective un-humble not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful. 1
adjective un-humble having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.: In the presence of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble. 1
adjective un-humble low in rank, importance, status, quality, etc.; lowly: of humble origin; a humble home. 1
adjective un-humble courteously respectful: In my humble opinion you are wrong. 1
adjective un-humble low in height, level, etc.; small in size: a humble member of the galaxy. 1
verb with object un-humble to lower in condition, importance, or dignity; abase. 1

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English (h)umble < Old French < Latin humilis lowly, insignificant, on the ground. See humus, -ile

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".