meekness
the quality of being patient or quiet in nature:The theme of her sermon was that quietness and meekness are the beginning of wisdom.
the quality of being overly submissive:Several speakers criticized the government for its meekness when confronted with threats.
Origin of meekness
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- o·ver·meek·ness, noun
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How to use meekness in a sentence
meekness is less than ever an attractive quality in American life.
By the weekend, there was only a self-conscious meekness from the Republican leadership.
Put us not to confusion, but deal with us according to thy meekness, and according to the multitude of thy mercies.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousIn money matters modesty and meekness are oftentimes great faults, and the contrary qualities are of infinite use.
Black Diamonds | Mr JkaiI, with grudging meekness and a prayer for another five minutes devoted to the deglutition of another liqueur brandy, acquiesced.
Jaffery | William J. Locke
“I am afraid it is not very becoming,” said Annie with the meekness of those who inherit the earth.
The Butterfly House | Mary E. Wilkins Freemanmeekness and humility, His characteristic traits, are virtues edifying in the extreme but in no way picturesque.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther
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