hyüˈmiləd.ē, -ətē, -i also yü- noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English humilite, from Middle French humilité, from Latin humilitat-, humilitas, from humilis low, humble + -itat-, -itas -ity — more at humble
1. : the quality or state of being humble in spirit : freedom from pride or arrogance
we all need … humility in the face of what we do not understand — Nicola Chiaromonte
2. New England : any of several snipes