humble

US /ˈhʌmbəl/

UK /'hʌmbl/

B2

adjective

  • Being lower in quality or status
  • Not proud/arrogant; of low status
  • Of low social, administrative, or political rank
  • Unpretentious; simple

verb

  • To make someone feel less proud or confident

other

  • Lower (someone) in dignity or importance