meekness

[ meek-nis ]
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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.

Origin of meekness

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Other words from meekness

  • 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.

    My Party of Cowards | John Batchelor | June 1, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Put us not to confusion, but deal with us according to thy meekness, and according to the multitude of thy mercies.

  • In money matters modesty and meekness are oftentimes great faults, and the contrary qualities are of infinite use.

    Black Diamonds | Mr Jkai
  • I, with grudging meekness and a prayer for another five minutes devoted to the deglutition of another liqueur brandy, acquiesced.

    Jaffery | William J. Locke