meekness
Americannoun
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the quality of being patient or quiet in nature.
The theme of her sermon was that quietness and meekness are the beginning of wisdom.
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the quality of being overly submissive.
Several speakers criticized the government for its meekness when confronted with threats.
Other Word Forms
- overmeekness noun
Etymology
Origin of meekness
Example Sentences
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That’s what makes McBride singularly compelling in playing her – she’s constantly holding Carol’s danger and determination under a gossamer veil of meekness.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024
“In the course of this intercession, the Lord quietly bestows the spirit of meekness that is ready to understand, accept, hope and risk, notwithstanding any misunderstandings that might result.”
From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023
John Paul was known as "The Smiling Pope" because of his meekness and simplicity.
From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2022
An abdominal muscle did the threatening this time, and by the second set it clearly sapped some caliber from his backhand and his serve, the latter often laced with uncharacteristic meekness.
From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2022
He only said “Heaven wills it,” and he accepted flood and drought with meekness.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
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