meekness

[ meek-nis ]

noun

1. the quality of being patient or quiet in nature:

   The theme of her sermon was that quietness and meekness are the beginning of wisdom.

2. the quality of being overly submissive:

   Several speakers criticized the government for its meekness when confronted with threats.

Other Words From

• o·ver·meek·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of meekness¹

meek ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

That’s what makes McBride singularly compelling in playing her – she’s constantly holding Carol’s danger and determination under a gossamer veil of meekness.

From Salon

A former TikTok executive has filed a lawsuit against the social media platform, alleging she was retaliated against and fired from her position because the company’s owners in China determined she “lacked the docility and meekness” required of female employees.

From Seattle Times

Exalt him that he may hold the Sceptre of salvation; enrich him with such gifts of your mercy as shall bring him holiness; and grant to him by your inspiration even so to rule his people in meekness and humility, as you did cause Solomon to obtain a kingdom of peace.

From BBC

He's like a Jordan Peterson, soft-spoken, promising a new future for men who he thinks has been marginalized by the culture, yet certain that his impression of meekness will help him garner the most power.

From Salon

“He had a gift of meekness but also a gift of power at the same time,” his mother, Stacy, said in Ryan Lavner’s pre-Masters profile of Bennett for the Golf Channel website.

From Washington Post