meekness

noun
UK: /ˈmiːknəs/
US: /ˈmiːknəs/

  1. The quality of being gentle and humble in spirit and behavior.

    1. Her meekness was evident in her quiet demeanor.
    2. Despite the unfair criticism, his meekness prevented him from arguing back forcefully.

  2. A disposition to be patient and long-suffering under provocation.

    1. His meekness allowed him to forgive easily.
    2. The leader's meekness in the face of adversity inspired the team to persevere.

Synonyms

gentleness humility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "meekness" in English means: The quality of being gentle and humble in spirit and behavior., A disposition to be patient and long-suffering under provocation..

The phonetic transcription of "meekness" is /ˈmiːknəs/ in British English and /ˈmiːknəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "meekness": gentleness, humility.

Example usage of "meekness": "Her meekness was evident in her quiet demeanor.". More examples on the page.