meek
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4.4
- adjective
- /miːk/
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- I'm actually a pretty meek guy, um...
And then I was asking myself, is meek weak?
- And then I was asking myself, is meek weak?
- Because we normally would translate meek as weak.
- They said it can be quiet and meek and tiny and frail.
- It is such a meek voice on the phone.
- I feel like before that I was just very like meek about everything.
- And so it's weak and feeble and meek and, and humble and doesn't even stand to fight.
- And, and, you know, and so you're not meek if you're weak.
- I just think as a performer, I would be a lot more meek.
- He says watch out for the people who seem to be meek.
- And I'm like, just because you can't bring heat like I can doesn't mean I'm not meek.
- And my overall take, can I tell you is that this is what happened when you have a meek person interviewed by a meek journalist.
- And when he was weak and meek and a pushover and insecure little nerd, he was easier to manipulate.
- And contrary to messages and novels such as The Help, domestic workers are not meek or fearful, but they are outspoken and building broad based coalitions.
Examples
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You have power and force and strength, and then you choose to use that power and force and strength to be meek and kind and compassionate.
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Sheep are a perfect symbol of meek servitude and blind faith in the shepherd.
Blog text (23) -
Oh, he seems meek enough.
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You have been far from meek, if that is what you are saying.
Blog text (15) -
He was a meek soul.
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Zubly noted her meek, quiet, and patient manner.
Academic text (2010) -
While waiting for His return, blessed are those who are meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blog text (10) -
Next morning, meek and subservient, Edward came to meet his employer with lowered eyes.
Fiction book (2000) -
And Jordan is like, I've always struggled with that idea because most of us interpret meek as weak.
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Many people see him as a meek individual who avoids confrontation.
Synonyms
146
1.0
Easy to handle or train and not aggressive
111
3.9
Not taking action or trying to change what happens
72
3.3
A person who is gentle and not forceful
60
3.5
Shy and afraid to do new or risky things
38
5.1
Willing to obey others and not argue
22
5.5
Easy to teach and willing to follow instructions
19
3.4
A person who is gentle, calm, and not aggressive
14
7.6
Too willing to obey and please people with power
14
7.4
Being quiet, modest, and often shy
11
5.5
Quiet and controlled in voice or actions, not noisy
9
3.4
A person who is quiet and does not argue
1
3.9
A person or animal who is very kind and not likely to hurt others
1
3.9
Not likely to fight or act forcefully towards others
Very gentle and quiet like a lamb
Respectful and willing to accept other people's opinions
Antonyms
How Meek
Surface Forms
Etymology
Meek comes from an old Norse word mjukr meaning 'soft'. Think of someone 'soft' in behaviour — gentle, quiet and not likely to stand up for themselves — which is why meek now means 'quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on'.