Humility

Humble. Meek. Do we really know what these words mean? Or do you think you know? And what kind of behavior demonstrates these words? It would be my contention that most people really don't know what the definitions are nor what behavior accompanies them. Mostly it's a reaction to both words demonstrating negative connotations.

Always remember that there are spiritual and carnal definitions of the same word - often with no semblance of similarity. Webster:

Humble: "not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive; reflecting, 
    expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission a 
    humble apology; ranking low in a hierarchy or scale : insignificant, 
    unpretentious 
    Synonyms: Adjective - demure, down-to-earth, lowly, meek, 
    modest, unassuming, unpretentious

Meek: "enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
    a meek child dominated by his brothers; deficient in spirit and 
    courage; submissive; not violent or strong; moderate
    Synonyms - demure, down-to-earth, humble, lowly, modest, 
    unassuming, unpretentious

Scripture's descriptions, definitions:

Humble
   "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe 
    yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and 
    patience." (Colossians 3:12)

   "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one 
    another in love." (Ephesians 4:2)

   "But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God 
    opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” (James 4:6)
    "Live in harmony one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to 
    associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited." (Romans 12:16)

   "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that 
    He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, 
    because He cares for you." (1Peter 5:6-7)

Does this give you a better context and expression of what humble is and means? Does it give you examples of the types of behavior that define humble? Who are you expressing your humility toward - God? Man? Both?

Meekness
   "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:5)

   "... but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the  
    imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious 
    in the sight of God." (1 Peter 3:4)

   "So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, 
    put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and 
    patience." (Colossians 3:12)

Completely different from what we think these words are 'supposed' (commonly held misconceptions) to be and to Whom it is expressed. Especially when you are questioning... look first to how the word is explained and  expressed in scripture. Humility is never, as in ever, a negative - something that is demeaning. Humility is a gentleness of spirit, expressed in understanding.