meekness
nounUK /ˈmiːknəs/
US /ˈmiːknəs/
Meekness is being gentle and quiet and not getting angry easily.
Her meekness made everyone feel calm and safe.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of being too willing to accept unfair treatment without complaining.
Some saw his meekness as weakness when he never stood up for himself.
3. A humble and modest way of behaving that does not show off.
She accepted the prize with quiet meekness.
4. In religious writing, a gentle and patient spirit that trusts in God.
The old hymn praised the meekness of a faithful heart.