Definitions
adj. Not believing or acting as though you are better than others.
谦逊的
adj. Simple or low in social position, wealth, or importance.
简陋的；地位低微的
v. To make someone feel less proud or important.
使谦逊；使认识到不足
Example
Despite winning the prize, she remained humble and thanked everyone.
尽管获了奖，她依然谦逊，并向所有人表示感谢。
Effective leaders remain humble enough to acknowledge mistakes and learn from colleagues with different backgrounds and experiences.
优秀的领导者保持谦逊，愿意承认错误，并向背景和经历不同的同事学习。
Collocations
- remain humble
- humble origins
- a humble home
- in my humble opinion
Word family
- humbly (adv.)
- humility (n.)
- humbleness (n.)
Synonyms
- modest
- unassuming
Antonyms
- arrogant
- conceited
Usage tip
谦逊是humble；不要与“羞辱”humiliate混淆。
FAQ
- What does humble mean?
- Not believing or acting as though you are better than others. Simple or low in social position, wealth, or importance. To make someone feel less proud or important.
- How is humble pronounced?
- UK /ˈhʌmbəl/, US /ˈhʌmbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
