Humble
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Of low social standing or modest quality, or showing a lack of arrogance and a respectful awareness of one's own limitations.
“Despite his success, he remained humble about his achievements and quick to credit others.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhʌmbəl/
Syllables
hum·ble
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Wordle
UMBLE middle cluster is distinctive, H and E are often confirmed by early common guesses
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, B scores 3 and the -BLE ending hooks and extends well on the board
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