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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“They’re anxious to see what it looks like in person, and more interested to see how it drives,” Meek said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Meek says he could use any extra income he can get right now to keep up with inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Meek said much of the company's other business comes from school contracts, with much of the cost pre-agreed.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

"Of course we said yes straight away, that's something that we'd love to do," says John Meek, the curator of plants and animals at Newquay Zoo.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

Cal stood smiling in the dark for he thought of Tom Meek lumbering up, saying, “Hello, Cal. What you up to?”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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