Meeker: meaning, definitions and examples

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meeker

 

[ หˆmiหkษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

demeanor, attitude

Meeker refers to a timid, quiet, or submissive demeanor. It describes someone who may lack confidence or assertiveness in their behavior or attitude.

Synonyms

docile, shy, submissive, timid.

Examples of usage

  • Despite her skills, she remained meeker compared to her more outspoken colleagues.
  • He always had a meeker approach when dealing with criticism.
  • In group discussions, she often took the meeker position, preferring to listen rather than speak.

Translations

Translations of the word "meeker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais tรญmido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‹เคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scheuer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih pemalu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพัะทะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cichszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽงใˆใ‚ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus timide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs tรญmido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha utangaรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์ˆ˜์ค์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฎุฌู„ุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stydlivฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plachลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅฎณ็พž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bol srameลพljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fleiri feimnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะผัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha utancaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs tรญmido

Etymology

The word 'meeker' is derived from the Old English word 'meocor', which means 'gentle' or 'mild'. It has evolved through the Middle English form 'meek', which was used to describe people who are mild-mannered or humble. The transformation of the term captures a blend of cultural attitudes toward humility and submission in social contexts. Over centuries, being 'meek' has often been associated with virtues in religious texts, especially in the context of Christian teachings, emphasizing gentleness and the lack of aggression. The use of 'meeker' as a comparative adjective appears in literature as a way to contrast individuals' assertiveness, framing those who are meek as having lesser social power. Its use today spans various contexts, from casual conversations to more formal discussions about personality traits.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,569, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.