Meaning & use
humbling
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Causing someone to feel less important, proud, or confident, often in a way that promotes modesty.
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Losing the championship after months of training was a humbling experience for the team.
It was humbling to realize how much I still had to learn from my mentor.
A note on using this word
Unlike "humiliating," which implies embarrassment or shame, "humbling" usually carries a more positive or reflective tone.
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