The "humble." T-shirt Understanding "humble." hum·ble - modest; without an excess of pride. ​ ​ Somehow "humble" has been associated with someone of low rank or someone who is considered insignificant. ​ This is false. ​ To be humble is to reject “false confidence”. To understand societal hierarchy is manmade. To be humble does not mean you accept a lower estimation of yourself compared to others. Make no mistake; your environment, bank account, career, or social status does