humbleness

/ˈhʌmbəlnɪs/

/ˈhʌmbəlnɛs/

Humbleness is a quality of being modest or unpretentious. Your humbleness is what keeps you from bragging about all the places you've traveled and the many languages you speak.

True humbleness is characterized by humility and a certain quietness or reserve. Showing off, exaggerating your accomplishments, and refusing to listen to other people's advice and opinions are all the opposite of humbleness. Sometimes this noun is also used to mean an ordinary or lowly state: "The humbleness of her upbringing made paying for college a struggle."

Definitions of humbleness

1. noun

   the state of being humble and unimportant
   synonyms: lowliness, obscureness, unimportance

   type of:

   obscurity

   an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known
2. noun

   a feeling of modesty about oneself or one's accomplishments
   synonyms: humility

   types:

   meekness, submission

   the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness

   self-depreciation

   a feeling of being of little worth

   type of:

   feeling

   the experiencing of affective and emotional states
3. noun

   a lack of arrogance or false pride
   synonyms: humility

   types:

   meekness, subduedness

   a disposition to be patient and long suffering

   spinelessness

   the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition

   type of:

   trait

   a distinguishing feature of your personal nature