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humbleness Synonyms

Another word for humbleness

Choosing another word for humbleness depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being modest and lacking arrogance or pride; humility.

Usage Example

"Despite winning the prestigious international award, she accepted the honor with genuine humility."

Strongest
humility
modesty
Strong
unpretentiousness
meekness
self-effacement
deference

• noun (Context 2)

The condition of having a low social rank, modest means, or unpretentious simplicity.

Usage Example

"The striking lowliness of the cottage contrasted sharply with the grand estate next door."

Strongest
lowliness
Strong
modesty
simplicity
plainness
obscurity

Opposites of humbleness

The opposite of humbleness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

arrogance
pride
grandeur
opulence
conceit
haughtiness
vanity
nobility
See all opposites of humbleness

• Nearby Words

humanoid
humble
humblebrag
humbleness
humbling
humbly
humboldt

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Humbleness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/humbleness
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