humility

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/hjuˈmɪlɪti/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hyo̅o̅ mili tē or, often, yo̅o̅-)



humility
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Synonyms:
meekness, timidity, submissiveness, humbleness, self-effacement
Antonyms:
pride Collocations, vainglory, conceit, aloofness, brinkmanship, boldness, arrogance, confidence Collocations, haughtiness, self-importance, boasting, boastfulness, bragging, showboating, showing off, vanity, pretension, airs and graces, audacity


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