mēk
Humble or meek in manner.
Characterized by peace; free from disturbance or disorder; calm; quiet; tranquil
(Archaic) Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
Low in condition, rank, or position; lowly; unpretentious
Of limited or average quality; mediocre.
Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.
Persevering; constant:
bold (antonym)
Clear and distinct to the eye; conspicuous:
Marked by little or no ornamentation or decoration:
Shy, introverted, liking privacy.
Shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed
Easy to manage or discipline; submissive
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(Of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity.
Characterized by resignation or acceptance.
Of or suitable to a slave or servant.
The definition of submissive is willing to do what others want.
Given to obsequious flattery.
Fearful and hesitant:
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unassertive
Not assertive
A giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial; renunciation
To be servile or submissive.
wild (related)
Untamed; not domesticated.
Undisturbed; tranquil; calm; quiet
(Chemistry) Unreactive except under special or extreme conditions; inert.
Lacking a backbone or spinal column; not vertebrate.
Having or suggesting a calm, sluggish temperament; unemotional or apathetic.
Without spines, or thorny processes
Reduced or low in intensity; muted
Able to digest or metabolize a food, drug, or other substance or compound:
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The state or quality of being humble; absence of vanity or excessive pride
mansuetude
Gentleness of manner; mildness.
The act or fact of submitting to the power of another:
Changed from a wild to a domesticated state: said as of animals trained for use by humans or as pets
Not assuming, pretentious, or forward; modest; retiring
Not elaborate, ornate, or ostentatious:
Submissive; obedient
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A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.
The state or quality of being submissive.
The definition of kowtow is to be submissive or subservient to someone, or to kneel and touch the ground with your forehead as an act of worship.
assertive (antonym)
Inclined to bold or confident assertion; aggressively self-assured.
overbearing (antonym)
The definition of overbearing is someone who is bossy, arrogant or overwhelming in their power.
brave (antonym)
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.
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emboldened (antonym)
Having been made bold.
immodest (antonym)
Boastful or arrogant:
impertinent (antonym)
uninhibited (antonym)
Free from inhibition; unrestrained or unselfconscious:
attitude (related)
Having or expressing feelings of humility
big (related)
Conspicuous in position, wealth, or importance; prominent:
self-love (related)
Having or expressing feelings of humility
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Lacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion. Enervated.
Not prevalent or effective, or not felt to be prevalent; not potent; feeble.
gaunt (related)
Powici (related)
bade (related)
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