HUMILITY is "a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness."*

To remember HUMILITY, think of these words:

-Modesty

-Meekness

-Humbleness

-Unpretentiousness

-Reserve

-Submissiveness

Modesty is a disposition to avoid extravagance or ostentation; a humble estimate of one's own merits. Modesty involves recognizing one's limitations and avoiding excessive pride or self-display. It can be reflected in one's appearance, behavior, and speech, indicating a sense of self-awareness without needing external validation.*

Meekness is the quality of being quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. Meekness often implies a lack of assertiveness and a willingness to yield to others. It is not necessarily a sign of weakness but can reflect inner strength and a conscious choice to avoid conflict or contention.*

Humbleness is having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance; humbleness is the absence of pride and arrogance. It involves acknowledging one's imperfections and being open to learning and growth. A humble person recognizes the value of others and does not consider themselves superior.*

Unpretentiousness is the quality of being modest and natural; not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed. Unpretentiousness suggests authenticity and a lack of artificiality. It values sincerity and straightforwardness over showiness or affectation.*

Reserve is the quality of showing restraint in expression or behavior. Reserve implies a degree of self-control and a tendency to be somewhat withdrawn or private in one's interactions. It can be seen as a sign of thoughtfulness and discretion, avoiding impulsiveness or excessive emotional display.*

Submissiveness is the quality of being ready to conform to the authority or will of others; obedient. Submissiveness involves yielding to the direction or control of someone else. It can stem from respect, fear, or a desire to maintain harmony, and the appropriate context often determines whether it is a positive or negative trait.*

We believe that HUMILITY stands as the second fundamental attribute of BEing Excellent. HUMILITY is necessary to develop the rest of the 7 fundamental attributes of BEing Excellent by helping us take a step back and realize there are things that need to be changed, or that we don’t know everything, and there is always something else we can improve and learn.

*Definitions generated by Gemini on May 26, 2025