lowliness
/ˈlaʊlɪnəs/ · low·li·ness
noun
- The quality of being humble or unassuming. Her lowliness in the face of adversity inspired her to help others.
- A state of being in a low or inferior position. The team's lowliness in the league standings was a concern for the coach.
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Did you know? The word 'lowliness' has been used in literature to describe the humility of characters, such as in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', where the character Hotspur's lowliness is contrasted with his pride.