HUMBLENESS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

humbleness

noun

as in meekness

the absence of any feelings of being better than others in a display of true humbleness he gave much of the credit for his discovery to others

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Recent Examples of humbleness The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here. —

Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 And well done Connor Storrie for acknowledging her response with kindness and humbleness. —

Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 However, the couple persevered with humbleness, and continue to be a prime example to young musicians — especially Wayne. —

Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025 But despite all her accomplishments, Villa navigated high school pool decks with humbleness. —

Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humbleness

Noun

And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.

— Jason DeRose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Who has time for affected meekness when playing the braggart not only tickles the soul, but has the potential to convince others of one’s own greatness?

— New York Times, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026