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People who say they are humbled?
Posted on 2/18/23 at 9:06 am
Posted on 2/18/23 at 9:06 am
I frequently hear people say "This is such a humbling experience" or "I'm so humbled by X..." when they are making speeches to accept some award or accolade. I've heard it from average joes and celebrities alike. Whether they're on the news about something, accepting an Oscar, making a speech where they've been honored, etc. Regardless of the particular situation, many have referred to the positive recognition they're receiving as "humbling".
?Can someone explain why the usage of "humble" is correct in such cases and what I'm missing?
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?Can someone explain why the usage of "humble" is correct in such cases and what I'm missing?
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Posted on 2/18/23 at 9:09 am to BigApple
It's a way for people to boast about something without seeming boastful.
Posted on 2/18/23 at 9:11 am to BigApple
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Can someone explain why the usage of "humble" is correct in such cases and what I'm missing?
It's just an expression used to seem relatable and non-egotistical to the average Joe. Sometimes it's legit I'm sure, and then other times someone who is the definition of egotistical uses it.
Posted on 2/18/23 at 9:12 am to BigApple
Do you even Kendrick Lamar?
Posted on 2/18/23 at 9:17 am to BigApple
Used when juxtaposed with others who have won similar awards (eg, Joe Burrow winning Heisman and reflecting on the greatness of those who came before him) is respecting them and honoring the award received.
Used loosely, with no real placement against greatness benchmark, and the ego part of the brain may be bigger than the heart. My hunch only.
Used loosely, with no real placement against greatness benchmark, and the ego part of the brain may be bigger than the heart. My hunch only.
Posted on 2/18/23 at 9:22 am to BigApple
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explain why the usage of "humble" is correct in such cases
Misused by virtue signalers.
Its been twisted to mean "honored" but its original meaning was you really didn't appreciate the notoriety.
Posted on 2/18/23 at 9:47 am to RogerTheShrubber
Yeah, it does seem misused. Wouldn’t people that didn’t win the award they were up for be the ones that are humbled? 
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