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MEEKNESS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word meekness. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word meekness. (close relations)
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bashfulness
nounn
noun

• feeling embarrassed due to modesty

diffidence
nounn
noun

• lack of self-confidence

docility
nounn
noun

• the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable

gentleness
nounn
noun

• the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

humility
nounn
noun

• a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

• a humble feeling

mildness
nounn
noun

• good weather with comfortable temperatures

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

• mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

modesty
nounn
noun

• freedom from vanity or conceit

• formality and propriety of manner

reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

reticence
nounn
noun

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

shyness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

submissiveness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being willing to yield to the will of another person or a superior force etc.

timidity
nounn
noun

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

subduedness
nounn
noun

• the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity

• a disposition to be patient and long suffering

submission
nounn
noun

• something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

• the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another

• the condition of having submitted to control by someone or something else

• the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness

• a legal document summarizing an agreement between parties in a dispute to abide by the decision of an arbiter

• an agreement between parties in a dispute to abide by the decision of an arbiter

• (law) a contention presented by a lawyer to a judge or jury as part of the case he is arguing

Best Hypernyms For MEEKNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for meekness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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humility humbleness gentleness

Alternatives for BASHFULNESS

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