MEEKNESS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word meekness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MEEKNESS
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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 |