I heard some lady footballer who was given an award for being the best player say she was 'incredibly humbled' by being given the award. Now, I can imagine she feels on top of the world for being honoured, but how is it possible to feel humbled?
If someone genuinely feels they are undeserving of an award, then I can understand the use of the word humbled, but if a group of people believe you're deserving of the award, surely you'd feel honoured, not humbled?
English is a funny old language.
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