Meekness: meaning, definitions and examples

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meekness

 

[ ˈmiːknəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing humility

Meekness is a trait of being submissive or compliant, often associated with gentleness and humility. It involves a willingness to yield or surrender without resistance, showing a lack of aggression or assertiveness.

Synonyms

gentleness, humility, submissiveness

Examples of usage

  • He demonstrated meekness by accepting criticism without retaliation.
  • Her meekness was mistaken for weakness by those who underestimated her.
  • The teacher praised the student's meekness in handling difficult situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "meekness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mansidão

🇮🇳 विनम्रता

🇩🇪 Sanftmut

🇮🇩 kelemahlembutan

🇺🇦 лагідність

🇵🇱 łagodność

🇯🇵 柔和

🇫🇷 douceur

🇪🇸 mansedumbre

🇹🇷 uysallık

🇰🇷 온유

🇸🇦 وداعة

🇨🇿 mírnost

🇸🇰 miernosť

🇨🇳 温柔

🇸🇮 krotkost

🇮🇸 blíðlyndi

🇰🇿 мейірімділік

🇬🇪 სიმშვიდე

🇦🇿 mərhəmət

🇲🇽 mansedumbre

Etymology

The word 'meekness' originated from Middle English 'mekenesse', which came from Old Norse 'mikil', meaning 'great' or 'much'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a humble and gentle demeanor. Meekness has been valued in various religious and philosophical traditions as a virtue of moral character.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,677, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.