humbled

Etymology

adj

1. (proscribed) (usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered.
   JJ: Are you humbled by such positive reactions from such a wide spectrum of people, from George A Romero to Harry Knowles? SP: Absolutely. Yeah, it's wonderful. ... We're very humbled and very pleased. 2014 September 24, "Web Access... Simon Pegg / Edgar Wright" BBC Online
   We are humbled by the responsibility the American people have placed with us, but this is not a time for celebration. November 4 2014, John Boehner, Statement by Speaker Boehner On Outlook For The 114th Congress
   I cannot adequately express my sincere thanks to the Section leaders who saw fit to take a chance on me and ask me to get involved in leadership in the Section. Thank you for being excellent role models. I am honored and humbled to serve. 2015 May, C. Joyce Hall, “Humbled and Honored”, in ABA Health eSource, volume 11, number 9
   "Anytime I win an award of any kind I am honored and humbled," Espinoza said. 2015 September 12, 'HONORED AND HUMBLED' ESPINOZA TO RECEIVE LAFFIT PINCAY, JR. AWARD Paulick Report
2. Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness
   They would continue to suffer greatly but they have a strength that is remarkable. I am humbled by them and privileged to be with them. 2010 February 1, Tom Hagan 'I am humbled by these people' National Catholic Reporter

verb

1. simple past and past participle of humble