as in humiliated
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
Philip was utterly humbled by a crushing defeat in the first round of the state chess tournament
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Francis was humbled and gratified by this rare opportunity because there was no way of attending the one in Villavallelonga without an invitation.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
While words cannot adequately express our grief, we are humbled by the strength of his family, who stood by his side throughout this unimaginable ordeal.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Though a lot of hiking in flat Florida feels like a walk in the park, we were humbled time and time again by the trials of this trail.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
White Horse is grateful and humbled by the extraordinary opportunity to produce a documentary that dives deep into the talents of each band member individually and the magic that is Fleetwood Mac as a whole.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
White Horse is grateful and humbled by the extraordinary opportunity to produce a documentary that dives deep into both the talents of each band member individually and the magic that is Fleetwood Mac as a whole.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Bolivia were on a historic run of three wins a row and have a real chance of qualifying for the World Cup themselves, but in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night they were humbled by the magic of Messi.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Watching his wife deliver their baby under such circumstances left him feeling humbled.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
In a day full of questions about the future and how things will take shape, everyone in the media room was humbled and heartbroken to watch someone mourn the loss of a friend.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
While words cannot adequately express our grief, we are humbled by the strength of his family, who stood by his side throughout this unimaginable ordeal.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Though a lot of hiking in flat Florida feels like a walk in the park, we were humbled time and time again by the trials of this trail.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
White Horse is grateful and humbled by the extraordinary opportunity to produce a documentary that dives deep into the talents of each band member individually and the magic that is Fleetwood Mac as a whole.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
White Horse is grateful and humbled by the extraordinary opportunity to produce a documentary that dives deep into both the talents of each band member individually and the magic that is Fleetwood Mac as a whole.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Bolivia were on a historic run of three wins a row and have a real chance of qualifying for the World Cup themselves, but in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night they were humbled by the magic of Messi.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Watching his wife deliver their baby under such circumstances left him feeling humbled.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
In a day full of questions about the future and how things will take shape, everyone in the media room was humbled and heartbroken to watch someone mourn the loss of a friend.
—Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Humbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humbled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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