meekness
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5.1
- noun
- /ˈmiːk.nəs/
:
humildad
- Her meekness made her a calm presence in the heated discussion.
The meek, you know, for me, meekness is power under control.
- The meek, you know, for me, meekness is power under control.
- Like meekness is just simply power under control.
- And then I understood that what I thought was weakness was meekness.
- But Bob Galer said don't confuse humility for meekness.
- I also suspect that a lot of the humility that people have is either meekness or it's an act.
- You know, like meekness is knowing you have power and choosing not to use it.
- And that's not for meekness, that's for justice.
Examples
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I think she appreciates my personality and meekness so much more than my sister's personality.
Blog text (17) -
Meekness helps us to bear these things, and to do it for the love of God.
Blog text (33) -
Let your strength be shown in meekness.
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Receive with meekness the engrafted word which is able to save your souls.
Blog text (23) -
Tolerance must not be confused with meekness and indecisiveness.
Academic text (1998) -
Support him when he's bold and support him in his meekness.
Blog text (13) -
May health, purity, goodness, meekness, and every virtue, Father, reign on this Christmas holiday.
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Never mistake meekness for cowardice or weakness, faith for a lack of compassion, boldness for arrogance, wisdom.
Blog text (22) -
Clothe yourselves with heartfelt mercy... with kindness, humility, meekness and patience.
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Her virtues should include modesty, moderation, cleanliness, breeding, meekness, piety, and frugality.
Academic text (1992)
Synonyms
105
3.8
Being modest and not thinking you are better than other people
19
1.3
A kind, calm way of treating people or animals
3
3.5
Not thinking you are better than other people
2
7.1
Being calm and ready to follow instructions from others
1
3.3
A gentle, calm way of treating people
1
8.1
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel safe
A calm, controlled way of acting when facing difficulty or trouble
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel cared for
Being kind and not strict when judging or punishing someone
Being humble and not showing pride in yourself
Antonyms
How Meek
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Meekness comes from an old Norse word mjúkr, which meant 'soft' or 'gentle'. So, meekness is being calm, patient and not quick to argue, like being 'soft' in your behaviour.