as in humility
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
like most other things, meekness is best practiced in moderation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of meekness
Most Canadians want uncomplicated lives, a desire for calm that can be misinterpreted by louder people as meekness.
—
Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Standing next to a record player in a sports jacket and turtleneck, Kaufman, with a kind of bulging meekness, a glisteningly gleeful timidity, puts the needle on the record.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2025
There is no meekness to his game.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
But to see Bass as a kumbaya leader — or to mistake her softness for meekness — is to fundamentally misunderstand her.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
Its rejection of the player feels somehow intentional—the result of meekness, perhaps, or some unknowable thought process.
—Patrick House, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2024
Watch Leo on Netflix Anger Management Sandler stars alongside Jack Nicholson in 2003’s Anger Management, about a mild-mannered man (Sandler) who learns to overcome his meekness with the help of a loud, brash, slobby anger management coach (Nicholson).
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Dempsey brings the perfect balance of awkwardness and genuine romanticism to his scenes with Peterson, and forges a believable arc from meekness to self-confidence for Ronald.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Nov. 2023
But her ennui shouldn’t be mistaken for blandness or meekness.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022
Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Standing next to a record player in a sports jacket and turtleneck, Kaufman, with a kind of bulging meekness, a glisteningly gleeful timidity, puts the needle on the record.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2025
There is no meekness to his game.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
But to see Bass as a kumbaya leader — or to mistake her softness for meekness — is to fundamentally misunderstand her.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
Its rejection of the player feels somehow intentional—the result of meekness, perhaps, or some unknowable thought process.
—Patrick House, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2024
Watch Leo on Netflix Anger Management Sandler stars alongside Jack Nicholson in 2003’s Anger Management, about a mild-mannered man (Sandler) who learns to overcome his meekness with the help of a loud, brash, slobby anger management coach (Nicholson).
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Dempsey brings the perfect balance of awkwardness and genuine romanticism to his scenes with Peterson, and forges a believable arc from meekness to self-confidence for Ronald.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Nov. 2023
But her ennui shouldn’t be mistaken for blandness or meekness.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meekness
Noun
-
The 80-year-old Parker, who’d been fielding calls from many of his former Terrier players since getting the call, accepted the honor with humility and his trademark humor.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2025
-
Her lyrical density calls to mind the music of Gracie Abrams, another daughter of a director, who has tried with earnest humility to set her work apart.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
Noun
-
The lace veils are another old tradition within the Catholic church and worn to symbolize modesty and respect.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
-
Febos appreciates the laughable modesty of her goal.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Meekness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meekness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share