Meaning & use
meek
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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