meekly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „ruhig, sanft und gehorsam“. Beschreibt eine Handlung, die ohne Widerstand, Beschwerde oder Durchsetzungskraft ausgeführt wird, oft mit Demut oder Schüchternheit.

An adverb meaning "in a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner." It describes an action performed without resistance, complaint, or assertiveness, often implying humility or timidity.

1. In a humble or submissive mannerB2formal

   Acting in a way that shows patience, gentleness, and a lack of resistance or assertiveness.

   Sanftmütig

   • He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
   • She meekly followed the instructions given by her supervisor.
   • The child meekly apologized for breaking the vase.

   Synonymegentlyhumblymildlypassivelysubmissivelytimidlyunassertivelyyieldingly

   Antonymeaggressivelyarrogantlyassertivelyboldlydefiantlydomineeringlyhaughtilyinsolently

2. Without complaint or resistanceB2formal

   Doing something quietly and without protest, often due to fear or timidity.

   Widerspruchslos

   • They meekly obeyed the orders of the dictator.
   • He meekly handed over his wallet to the robber.
   • She meekly sat in the corner, not daring to speak.

   Synonymehumblyobedientlypassivelyservilelysubmissivelytamelytimidlyuncomplainingly

   Antonymeaggressivelyarrogantlyassertivelyboldlydefiantlyforcefullyinsolentlyrebelliously