meekness
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for meekness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being gentle and not proud or forceful.
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subduedness
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English mekenesse, meknes, meocnesse, equivalent to meek plus -ness.
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