The phrase "humbling experience" means an event or situation that makes someone feel small or less important, often because it shows their limitations or weaknesses. Full definition
«This has obviously been a very humbling experience for Bill, but that will make him a better investor over time, and I have no doubt that he will recover,» said Whitney Tilson, CEO of Kase Capital and a longtime friend of Ackman. (fortune.com)
«With all the votes accounted for I have, with your support and faith, come out ahead.Thank you for your vote and belief in me; it has been the most difficult and most humbling experience of my life... As I've said since the first day of my campaign, I will be leaving my 25 - year career at Cobleskill Stone to be your full - time assemblyman.» (hudsonvalleyone.com)
Although being a newer company, Novation Title just received the «Best of State» award for their category which was a very humble experience for her and her employees. (nahrep.org)