Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Proud

humble

The most appropriate antonym of the word proud is humble.

• Proud means having or showing a feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure at one's own achievements or qualities.
• Humble means having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

The other words do not have the same meaning as proud and are therefore not antonyms.

• Cunning means having or showing skill in deceiving or outwitting others.
• Simple means not complicated or elaborate.
• Dishonest means not having or showing a truthful or sincere intention.