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humility

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/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ · hu-mil-i-ty

A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.

Meanings

nounformal

A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness.

اپنی اہمیت کا ایک معتدل یا کم نظر آنے والا نظریہ; عاجزی.

عاجزی

aajzi

Synonyms

humblenessmodestymeeknessعاجزیانکساریکم نظری

Antonyms

pridearroganceconceitفخرغرورتکبر

Common Collocations

  • spiritual humility
  • humility before others
  • humility in leadership

Example Sentences

His humility made him a respected leader among his followers.

اس کی عاجزی نے اسے اپنے پیروکاروں میں ایک معروف رہنما بنا دیا.

Us ki aajzi ne usay apne pirokaron mein aik maroof rehnuma bana diya.

She approached the task with humility, recognizing her limitations.

اس نے عاجزی کے ساتھ اس کام کی طرف رجوع کیا، اپنی محدودات کو تسلیم کرتے ہوئے.

Us ne aajzi ke sath is kaam ki taraf rujoo kiya, apni mehdoodat ko tasleem karte hue.

Humility is a virtue that many admire but few possess.

عاجزی ایک فضیلت ہے جس کی بہت سے لوگ تعریف کرتے ہیں لیکن چند ہی اسے رکھتے ہیں.

Aajzi aik fazilat hai jiss ki bohot se log tareef karte hain lekin chand hi ise rakhte hain.

Easily Confused With

humor:Humility refers to modesty, while humor refers to the quality of being amusing.

Word Family

humble
adjectiveعاجز
humble oneself
verbعاجزی اختیار کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'humility' as 'humble' with a suffix that adds depth to the meaning.

Imagine a person bowing slightly, showing respect and modesty.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عاجزی کا نور ہو دل میں، پھر تو سب کچھ ہے نصیب مفلس کے در کے آگے، جہاں پہ بھی ہو ہے نصیب.

Aajzi ka noor ho dil mein, phir to sab kuch hai naseeb Maflis ke dar ke aage, jahan pe bhi ho hai naseeb.

When humility shines in the heart, then everything is destined; before the door of the poor, wherever it may be, is fortune.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عاجزی کا مقدر بلند ہے.

Aajzi ka muqaddar buland hai.

The destiny of humility is high.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "humilitas" — humbleness

First known use: 14th century

The term 'humility' has evolved from the Latin word 'humilitas', which referred to being low in place, rank, or importance.