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What is another word for Meekness? – 142 Meekness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    gentleness humility modesty submissiveness obedience compliance acquiescence tractability docility tameness mildness softness kindness benevolence generosity leniency clemency compassion tenderness consideration thoughtfulness unassertiveness self-effacement diffidence timidity bashfulness shyliness unobtrusiveness quietness reserve restraint meek lowly submissive yielding compliant obedient humble modest.

    Meaning of Meekness

    The quality of being gentle and humble, with a lack of aggression or assertiveness.

    Definitions

    • A willingness to submit to the will of others, or to accept difficult circumstances without complaint.
    • A moderate or mild quality, lacking in severity or harshness.

    Example Uses

    • The meekness of the leader inspired loyalty and devotion in her followers.
    • The teacher encouraged meekness and humility in her students, urging them to listen and learn from others.
    • The meekness of the response was a surprise, given the provocation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    aggressiveness assertiveness boldness confidence arrogance haughtiness pride conceit stubbornness obstinacy rebelliousness defiance disobedience noncompliance resistance opposition hostility belligerence pugnacity ferocity fierceness intensity severity harshness brutality cruelty.

    Related Nouns

    humility modesty gentleness kindness compassion tenderness consideration obedience compliance submissiveness docility tameness mildness softness benevolence generosity leniency clemency self-effacement diffidence timidity bashfulness shyliness unobtrusiveness quietness reserve restraint.

    Related Verbs

    submit obey comply yield surrender acquiesce accept tolerate endure bear suffer humble abase demean mortify soften gentle calm soothe pacify appease placate mollify.

    Related Adjectives

    gentle humble modest submissive obedient compliant yielding tame mild soft kind compassionate tender considerate benevolent generous lenient clement self-effacing diffident timid bashful shy unobtrusive quiet reserved restrained.