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{{pe}}[[humble]]. /ˈhʌmb(ə)l/ ([[adjective]]) | {{pe}}[[humble]]. /ˈhʌmb(ə)l/ ([[adjective]])<br> | ||
1. (''Archaic'') having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. <br> | 1. (''Archaic'') having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. <br> | ||
2. (''Uniquely on [[LinkedIn]]'') lacking any sense of perspective, irony or self-awareness. Thus, not remotely ~ (in the sense of meaning 1.) | 2. (''Uniquely on [[LinkedIn]]'') lacking any sense of perspective, irony or self-awareness. Thus, not remotely ~ (in the sense of meaning 1.) | ||
:Usage: ''I am deeply ~ to announce my shortlisting for [[Risk Magazine]]’s European Actuary Personality of the Year (Fire & General Category) [[awards|award]]. | :Usage: ''I am deeply ~ to announce my shortlisting for [[Risk Magazine]]’s European Actuary Personality of the Year (Fire & General Category) [[awards|award]]. | ||
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humble. /ˈhʌmb(ə)l/ (adjective)
1. (Archaic) having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
2. (Uniquely on LinkedIn) lacking any sense of perspective, irony or self-awareness. Thus, not remotely ~ (in the sense of meaning 1.)
- Usage: I am deeply ~ to announce my shortlisting for Risk Magazine’s European Actuary Personality of the Year (Fire & General Category) award.