Meekness: meaning, definitions and examples
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meekness
[ ˈmiːknəs ]
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
Word origin
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.