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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

Unable to move his feet, he could only offer a meek prod at Webster.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Initially seen as meek and even-tempered, the layers have been pulled back to show something different.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

She’s suddenly a meek little mouse, head hung low.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner