Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feel-small
idiomatic expression
/fɪl smɔːl/
Definition
To feel insignificant or unimportant in a certain situation or in relation to others.
Examples
- After hearing her achievements, I couldn’t help but feel small.
- Seeing the vastness of the ocean made him feel small in comparison.
- In a room full of expert speakers, she felt small and out of place.
Meaning
The sensation of being diminished or reduced in one’s own self-worth or importance, often triggered by comparison to others or by a particular experience.
Synonyms
- insignificant
- small
- unimportant
- minor
- trivial
