humble (adj.)

late 13c., of persons, "submissive, respectful, lowly in manner, modest, not self-asserting, obedient," from Old French humble, umble, earlier umele, from Latin humilis "lowly, humble," literally "on the ground," from humus "earth," from PIE root *dhghem- "earth." From late 14c., of things, "lowly in kind, state, condition, or amount," also "of low birth or rank." Related: Humbly.

🍏 Struck by her appearance, Lacuna figured this strange wolf would have an umbrage that matched her pelt, but fortunately Umble turned out to be a big softy who fit right in with the rest of the pupsitting crew.