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{{pe}}[[humble]]. /ˈhʌmb(ə)l/ ([[adjective]])
{{pe}}[[humble]]. /ˈhʌmb(ə)l/ ([[adjective]])
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. (''On [[LinkedIn]]'') lacking a sense of perspective, irony or self-awareness. ''I am deeply ~ to announce I have been shortlisted for [[Risk Magazine]]’s European actuarial personality if the year (fire and general insurance section).
2. (''Uniquely on [[LinkedIn]]'') lacking any sense of perspective, irony or self-awareness. Thus, not remotely humble (in the sense if 1.)
: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 humble (in the sense if 1.)

Usage: I am deeply ~ to announce my shortlisting for Risk Magazine’s European Actuary Personality of the Year (Fire & General Category) award.