Meek synonyms
mēk
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Humble or meek in manner.
(Archaic) Well-born; of a good family or respectable birth, though not noble.
Characterized by peace; free from disturbance or disorder; calm; quiet; tranquil
Low in condition, rank, or position; lowly; unpretentious
Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.
Easy to manage or discipline; submissive
Of limited or average quality; mediocre.
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Marked by little or no ornamentation or decoration:
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.
Persevering; constant:
bold (antonym)
Clear and distinct to the eye; conspicuous:
The state or quality of being humble; absence of vanity or excessive pride
Having or suggesting a calm, sluggish temperament; unemotional or apathetic.
Undisturbed; tranquil; calm; quiet
Characterized by resignation or acceptance.
Shy, introverted, liking privacy.
Of or suitable to a slave or servant.
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Shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed
Reduced or low in intensity; muted
The definition of submissive is willing to do what others want.
Given to obsequious flattery.
Fearful and hesitant:
unassertive
Not assertive
To be servile or submissive.
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wild (related)
Untamed; not domesticated.
Lacking a backbone or spinal column; not vertebrate.
Without spines, or thorny processes
Able to digest or metabolize a food, drug, or other substance or compound:
mansuetude
Gentleness of manner; mildness.
The act or fact of submitting to the power of another:
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Changed from a wild to a domesticated state: said as of animals trained for use by humans or as pets
(Chemistry) Unreactive except under special or extreme conditions; inert.
(Of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity.
Not assuming, pretentious, or forward; modest; retiring
Not elaborate, ornate, or ostentatious:
Submissive; obedient
A giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial; renunciation
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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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