Meek: meaning, definitions and examples

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meek

 

[ miหk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

character traits

Meek refers to a person who is quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. It often connotes a sense of humility and a lack of assertiveness. A meek person may be seen as kind and unpretentious, but sometimes also as lacking confidence or strength. While meekness can be a virtue associated with patience and restraint, it is sometimes perceived negatively as being weak or timid.

Synonyms

docile, gentle, humble, submissive, unassuming

Examples of usage

  • The meek man avoided confrontation.
  • She spoke in a meek voice.
  • His meekness was often mistaken for weakness.
  • The meek are often overlooked in discussions.

Translations

Translations of the word "meek" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sanft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lemah lembut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokorny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใจใชใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uysal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜จ์ˆœํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฏูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉ้กบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ milen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mildur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะนั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™vazรถkar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manso

Etymology

The word 'meek' dates back to Old English 'mฤซc', which meant gentle or humble. Its roots can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic *meikaz, which had similar meanings related to gentleness and submissiveness. Over the centuries, the term has evolved but retained its core notion of being mild-mannered or unassertive. In biblical and literary contexts, meekness has often been associated with spiritual strength and virtue, contrasting with pride and aggression. The concept of being meek is also explored in various philosophical and religious traditions, emphasizing its moral significance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,225, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.