1. causing someone to feel less proud or important; making one realize their limitations

1. the act or process of making someone humble or less arrogant

Examples

• The defeat was a humbling experience for the champion.
• It was humbling to realize how much I still had to learn.
• The natural disaster provided a humbling reminder of human vulnerability.
• Meeting the refugees was deeply humbling.
• The humbling of the arrogant CEO was swift and complete.
• She accepted the humbling with grace and dignity.
• The criticism was humbling but necessary for his growth.