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meekness
[/ˈmiːknəs/]
noun
mansidão
1.
the quality of being quiet, gentle, and not wanting to fight or argue
His meekness prevented him from standing up for himself.
Sua mansidão o impediu de se defender.
2.
humility and lack of assertiveness
She accepted the criticism with meekness and grace.
Ela aceitou a crítica com mansidão e graça.
3.
a patient and unresisting temperament
The horse's meekness made it easy to train.
A mansidão do cavalo o tornou fácil de treinar.
Synonyms
humility
gentleness
docility
submissiveness
timidity
Antonyms
aggressiveness
assertiveness
boldness
arrogance
defiance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mansidão
most common usage
General Brazilian
docilidade
alternative, more formal
Portugal
mansidão
standard usage
Portugal
brandura
less common, poetic
Related Idioms & Phrases
meekness is not weakness
blessed are the meek
inherit the earth with meekness
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