Definition of humbling Humbling

/hʌˈmbʌlɪŋ/ - [humbuling] -

We found 6 definitions of humbling from 4 different sources.

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What does humbling mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

humbling - causing awareness of your shortcomings; "golf is a humbling game"
  demeaning, humiliating, mortifying
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • humbling (Noun)
    An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.
  • humbling (Verb)
    Present participle of humble.
  • humbling (Adjective)
    Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc. ; inducing a feeling of inferiority.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • humbling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Humble

Part of speech

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  • humbling, verb, gerund of humble (infinitive).
  • humbling, noun, singular of humblings.

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Sign Language

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