humility

Everyday

1. The quality of being humble: not thinking you are better or more important than others. tree →
2. (church) A virtue Christians value, following Jesus, who washed his disciples' feet. tree →

In the lessons

In ethics and church lessons it is a good quality: knowing your limits, admitting mistakes, serving others. In stories it shows a hero who does not boast. Phrases: show humility, with humility, a lesson in humility.

Examples

• Even though she won the prize, she spoke with great humility. tree →
• Humility means listening to others and admitting your mistakes. tree →
• Jesus showed humility when he washed his disciples' feet. tree →
• The champion's humility made everyone like him. tree →
• Losing the game was a lesson in humility. tree →
• It takes humility to say «I was wrong». tree →
• The Happy Hunter felt that he was to blame for all that had come to pass, and bore his brother’s scornful scolding with humility and patience. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: humble. Opposite: pride, arrogance. Do not confuse with «humiliation» (being made to feel ashamed). Humility is chosen and good; humiliation is done to you and hurts.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Proverbs teaches that humility comes before honor. Tradition counts it among the highest virtues, and Moses is called the humblest of men. In the primary lessons: In ethics and church lessons it is a good quality: knowing your limits, admitting mistakes, serving others. In stories it shows a hero who does not boast. Phrases: show humility, with humility, a lesson in humility.

Examples

• Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility. (Writings PRO.18.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour goeth humility. (Writings PRO.15.33, JPS 1917) tree →
• The reward of humility is the fear of the LORD, even riches, and honour, and life. (Writings PRO.22.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: humble. Opposite: pride, arrogance. Do not confuse with «humiliation» (being made to feel ashamed). Humility is chosen and good; humiliation is done to you and hurts.