n. | 1. | The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness. |
2. | An act of submission or courtesy. |
Noun | 1. | humility - a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue" Synonyms: humbleness Antonyms: pride - the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards |
2. | humility - a humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope" Synonyms: humbleness Antonyms: pride, pridefulness - a feeling of self-respect and personal worth |