Definitions

meek

[meek] / mik /

ADJECTIVE

shy; compliant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deferential docile gentle passive serene subdued submissive timid unassuming

WEAK

Milquetoast acquiescent forbearing humble lenient long-suffering longanimous lowly manageable mild modest nothing orderly pabulum patient peaceful plain resigned soft spineless spiritless tame tolerant unpretentious unresisting weak weak-kneed wishy-washy yielding zero

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave disobedient excited intractable troubled unyielding

WEAK

emboldened immodest impertinent uninhibited

Example Sentences

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There’s a single-panel comic by the artist Paul Noth that pokes fun at researchers’ meek attempts.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

The meek Eagles sputtered and stalled, brainlessly frittering a time out that might have extended the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Unable to move his feet, he could only offer a meek prod at Webster.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

‘When the meek inherit the earth,’ she said, ‘I doubt Johnny gets as much as one divot of sod.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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