meekness

[ meek-nis ]

/ ˈmik nɪs /

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Definition of meekness

noun

the quality of being patient or quiet in nature:The theme of her sermon was that quietness and meekness are the beginning of wisdom.

the quality of being overly submissive:Several speakers criticized the government for its meekness when confronted with threats.

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o·ver·meek·ness, noun

Meekness is less than ever an attractive quality in American life.
Blood for Sale? Reagan’s Pagan Cult|Lee Siegel|May 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
By the weekend, there was only a self-conscious meekness from the Republican leadership.
My Party of Cowards|John Batchelor|June 1, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Put us not to confusion, but deal with us according to thy meekness, and according to the multitude of thy mercies.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
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
“I am afraid it is not very becoming,” said Annie with the meekness of those who inherit the earth.
The Butterfly House|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Meekness and humility, His characteristic traits, are virtues edifying in the extreme but in no way picturesque.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther