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{{pe}}[[humble]]. /ˈhʌmb(ə)l/ ([[adjective]]) '''humbled''', '''humbling'''.<br> | {{pe}}[[humble]]. /ˈhʌmb(ə)l/ ([[adjective]]) '''humbled''', '''humbling'''.<br> | ||
1. (''Archaic'') Having a modest or low estimate of one’s importance. Partial to sack-cloth, ashes, hair shirts and whipping oneself with cold spaghetti — who isn’t, frankly — but under no circumstances to the point of making a ''show'' of it. <br> | 1. (''Archaic'') Having a modest or low estimate of one’s importance. Partial to sack-cloth, ashes, hair shirts and whipping oneself with cold spaghetti — who isn’t, frankly — but under no circumstances to the point of making a ''show'' of it. <br> | ||
2. (''Uniquely on [[LinkedIn]]'') Lacking any sense of perspective, irony or self-awareness. Thus, not remotely ~ ( | 2. (''Uniquely on [[LinkedIn]]'') Lacking any sense of perspective, irony or self-awareness. Thus, not remotely ~ (in the sense of 1.) ''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) humbled, humbling.
1. (Archaic) Having a modest or low estimate of one’s importance. Partial to sack-cloth, ashes, hair shirts and whipping oneself with cold spaghetti — who isn’t, frankly — but under no circumstances to the point of making a show of it.
2. (Uniquely on LinkedIn) Lacking any sense of perspective, irony or self-awareness. Thus, not remotely ~ (in the sense of 1.) I am deeply ~ to announce my shortlisting for Risk Magazine’s European Actuary Personality of the Year (Fire & General Category) award.