Humility

n.thoughtful, calmwarm

What it means

A realistic sense of one's limits and importance, joined with openness to others.

Reach for it when praising grounded self-knowledge rather than self-belittlement

Scientific humility led the group to publish what the study could not establish.

playful
beginner's mind
curiosity and release of expertise suit an informal reflective context
not when The borrowed philosophical phrase can be superficial when detached from its tradition.
everyday
groundedness
a stable, realistic sense of self is central
not when Groundedness can describe calm practicality without any relation to pride.
everyday
modesty
restraint in talking about one's achievements is meant
not when Modesty concerns presentation and can hide private arrogance.
warm
humbleness
the familiar personal quality is being named directly
not when Humbleness is less natural in polished prose and can imply low status.
professional
teachability
willingness to learn and revise is the practical virtue
not when Teachability is one result of humility, not the whole quality.
formal
unpretentiousness
lack of display or social affectation deserves praise
not when Unpretentious style does not guarantee openness to being wrong.
literary
self-effacement
deliberately staying out of the spotlight is intended
not when Self-effacement can become unhealthy erasure and is not required by humility.

show humility
Strong leaders show humility by changing course when the evidence changes.
intellectual humility
Intellectual humility makes disagreement safer and inquiry sharper.
humility and courage
The apology required both humility and courage.

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