Used in a Sentence

humbled

How to use humbled in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for humbled.

Editorial note

I was humbled by the smart people I learned from.

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Quick take

subdued or brought low in condition or status; "brought low"; "a broken man"; "his broken spirit"

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

subdued or brought low in condition or status; "brought low"; "a broken man"; "his broken spirit"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for humbled.

adjective

subdued or brought low in condition or status; "brought low"; "a broken man"; "his broken spirit"

Example sentences

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I was humbled by the smart people I learned from.

2

I was humbled at how good it was, and how disciplined that entire team was.

3

I am amazed and humbled at the quality of the people I worked next to to build out those systems.

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I was surrounded by so many people so unbelievably more clever than me, I was humbled.

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Everything being said by the people who worked with him indicates that they feel humbled and honored by the experience.

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It's become commonplace for people receiving awards, honors, or offices to describe themselves as "humbled.

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Friendship is a two sided relationship; this is a cry for help, please smack us around and shame us deeply so we can be humbled and build back up a sane character.

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We are elated to announce the next step in this journey""It’s been an immensely exciting journey and we are humbled by the support we received along the way.

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Astronomers have spotted a cloud of gas with a mass about three times that of Earth that's on a trajectory that will have it pass close to Sgr A in 2013*If this is for real, I am ridiculously humbled by the power of modern astronomy.

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They [Young People] have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations; moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things -- and that means having exalted notions.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use humbled in a sentence?

I was humbled by the smart people I learned from.

What does humbled mean?

subdued or brought low in condition or status; "brought low"; "a broken man"; "his broken spirit"

What part of speech is humbled?

humbled is commonly used as adjective.