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Definitions

meek

[meek] / mik /
ADJECTIVE
shy; compliant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deferential docile gentle passive serene subdued submissive timid unassuming
WEAK
Milquetoast acquiescent forbearing humble lenient long-suffering longanimous lowly manageable mild modest nothing orderly pabulum patient peaceful plain resigned soft spineless spiritless tame tolerant unpretentious unresisting weak weak-kneed wishy-washy yielding zero
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bold brave disobedient excited intractable troubled unyielding
WEAK
emboldened immodest impertinent uninhibited

Example Sentences

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There’s a single-panel comic by the artist Paul Noth that pokes fun at researchers’ meek attempts.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

The meek Eagles sputtered and stalled, brainlessly frittering a time out that might have extended the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

In the aftermath, England was slammed as "brainless" and even "arrogant" by former greats for their meek performance after putting themselves in a strong position to win.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Rather than falling in a flurry of expansive strokes, they lacked any sort of batting rhythm and a meek procession against canny yet unspectacular bowling followed.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

All of which proves that the meek don’t inherit the earth.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier