meekly

• Adverbio que significa «de manera mansa, suave y sumisa». Describe una acción realizada sin resistencia, quejas o firmeza, a menudo implicando humildad o timidez.

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.

   Con humildad y sumisión

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

   Sinónimosgentlyhumblymildlypassivelysubmissivelytimidlyunassertivelyyieldingly

   Antónimosaggressivelyarrogantlyassertivelyboldlydefiantlydomineeringlyhaughtilyinsolently

2. Without complaint or resistanceB2formal

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

   mansamente, sin protestar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshumblyobedientlypassivelyservilelysubmissivelytamelytimidlyuncomplainingly

   Antónimosaggressivelyarrogantlyassertivelyboldlydefiantlyforcefullyinsolentlyrebelliously