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humbling
adjective as in critical
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- analytical
- belittling
- biting
- calumniatory
- captious
- carping
- caviling
- cavillous
- censorious
- censuring
- choleric
- condemning
- critic
- cutting
- cynical
- demeaning
- derogatory
- diagnostic
- disapproving
- discerning
- discriminating
- disparaging
- exacting
- exceptive
- finicky
- fussy
- hairsplitting
- hypercritical
- lowering
- nagging
- niggling
- nit-picking
- overcritical
- particular
- penetrating
- reproachful
- sarcastic
- satirical
- scolding
- severe
- sharp
- trenchant
- withering
adjective as in humiliating
adjective as in overcritical
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- analytical
- belittling
- biting
- calumniatory
- captious
- carping
- caviling
- cavillous
- censorious
- censuring
- choleric
- condemning
- critic
- cutting
- cynical
- demanding
- demeaning
- derogatory
- diagnostic
- disapproving
- discerning
- discriminating
- disparaging
- exacting
- exceptive
- faultfinding
- finicky
- fussy
- hairsplitting
- hypercritical
- lowering
- nagging
- niggling
- nit-picking
- particular
- penetrating
- reproachful
- sarcastic
- satirical
- scolding
- severe
- sharp
- trenchant
- withering
noun as in disgrace
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noun as in humiliation
noun as in ill repute
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- abasement
- abuse
- bad name
- bad odor
- baseness
- black eye
- blemish
- blur
- brand
- comedown
- contempt
- contumely
- corruption
- culpability
- debasement
- debasing
- defamation
- degradation
- derision
- disbarment
- discredit
- disesteem
- disfavor
- dishonor
- disrepute
- disrespect
- humiliation
- ignominy
- infamy
- ingloriousness
- meanness
- obloquy
- odium
- opprobrium
- pollution
- prostitution
- put down
- reproach
- scandal
- scorn
- shame
- slander
- slight
- slur
- spot
- stain
- stigma
- taint
- tarnish
- turpitude
- venality
noun as in mortification
noun as in penitence
noun as in penitency
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Example Sentences
To be the very first moment that we see on an episode of The Good Wife was quite a compliment and very humbling.
The Humbling focuses on Simon Axler (Pacino), a veteran stage actor who loses the desire to act.
Perry called his failed 2012 bid for the GOP nomination “painful” and “humbling.”
The messy, complex, non-linear movement of actual history, by contrast, is unsettling, humbling—even terrifying.
But it is a humbling reminder of how moral campaigns are actually won: with more than simple appeals to the heart.
No small part of those energies in the business district were devoted to humbling the rival, in the matter of commerce.
I don't believe Marian needs humbling; one can't help liking her; and she's ever so good to look at.
She had succumbed to the monster, humbling herself below animals; and now she loved a hero, aspiring to the semi-divine.
It was a strange picture—this brilliant beauty, forgetful of pride and station, humbling herself to a poor candle seller.
Considering his late successes, we are surprised at his thus humbling himself to his foe.
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On this page you'll find 365 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to humbling, such as: demanding, analytical, belittling, biting, calumniatory, and captious.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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