Meaning & use

meek

adjective·Academic

Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; showing little assertiveness.

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Despite his meek appearance, he stood firm during the negotiation.

She was too meek to complain about the mistake on her bill.

A note on using this word

"Meek" can be positive, suggesting gentleness and humility, or negative, suggesting weakness, depending on tone.

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