meekness

[ meek-nis ]

noun

1. the quality of being patient or quiet in nature:

   The theme of her sermon was that quietness and meekness are the beginning of wisdom.

2. the quality of being overly submissive:

   Several speakers criticized the government for its meekness when confronted with threats.

Other Words From

• o·ver·meek·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of meekness¹

meek ( def ) + -ness ( def )

Example Sentences

Meekness is less than ever an attractive quality in American life.

From The Daily Beast

By the weekend, there was only a self-conscious meekness from the Republican leadership.

From The Daily Beast

Put us not to confusion, but deal with us according to thy meekness, and according to the multitude of thy mercies.

From Project Gutenberg

In money matters modesty and meekness are oftentimes great faults, and the contrary qualities are of infinite use.

From Project Gutenberg

I, with grudging meekness and a prayer for another five minutes devoted to the deglutition of another liqueur brandy, acquiesced.

From Project Gutenberg

“I am afraid it is not very becoming,” said Annie with the meekness of those who inherit the earth.

From Project Gutenberg

Meekness and humility, His characteristic traits, are virtues edifying in the extreme but in no way picturesque.

From Project Gutenberg