of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
low or inferior in station or quality
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
cause to be unpretentious
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
very docile
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
