MEEKNESS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

meekness

noun

ˈmēk-nəs

Definition of meekness

as in humility

the absence of any feelings of being better than others like most other things, meekness is best practiced in moderation

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Recent Examples of meekness Likewise, meekness once meant not becoming weak, but subjugating power to reason – not letting anger take control. — Timothy J. Pawl, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026 Partially, that comes down to Melling’s willingness to make big, interesting physical choices within the scope of Colin’s meekness. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026 May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you. — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025 Standing next to a record player in a sports jacket and turtleneck, Kaufman, with a kind of bulging meekness, a glisteningly gleeful timidity, puts the needle on the record. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for meekness

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Creating value now requires curiosity, humility and learning agility.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Modern psychology calls the willingness to reconsider our assumptions intellectual humility.

— Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of humility

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With a silhouette that hugs your thighs before lightly flaring at the ankles, this pants fit offers warmth, modesty, and elegance.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2026
In some rooms, the tubs are in the midst of the living area, which cuts into modesty a bit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of modesty

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