Humble
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
Being humble means not thinking you are the best, and being kind and friendly to others, even if you win at something. It’s like when you help your friends or cheer them on, instead of bragging about...
Examples
- Even though she won the race, Maria was humble and thanked her friends for cheering her on.
- After scoring the most points in the game, Jake remained humble and encouraged his teammates.
- My dad always teaches me to be humble, even when I do something really great.
Synonyms
modest
unpretentious
simple
down-to-earth
gentle
Antonyms
proud
boastful
arrogant
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