meekness

• Qualité d'une personne douce, patiente et soumise, qui ne se révolte pas et supporte les offenses ou les épreuves avec calme.

A noun referring to the quality of being patient, submissive, and humble, often characterized by a gentle and long-suffering disposition.

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1. Patient humilityB2formal

   The quality of being patient, gentle, and submissive, often in the face of provocation or hardship.

   Douceur humble et patiente

   • Her meekness in the argument surprised everyone.
   • He accepted the criticism with remarkable meekness.
   • Meekness is often mistaken for weakness, but it requires great inner strength.

   Synonymesdocilityforbearancegentlenesshumilitylong-sufferingmildnesspatiencesubmissiveness

   Antonymesaggressivenessarroganceassertivenessdominancehaughtinesspride

2. Long-suffering dispositionC1formal

   A natural tendency to be patient and endure difficulties without complaint or retaliation.

   Disposition à endurer

   • His meekness allowed him to tolerate the long hours of work without complaint.
   • The leader's meekness was a source of stability during the crisis.
   • She showed great meekness in dealing with her difficult neighbor.

   Synonymesenduranceforbearancelong-sufferingpatienceresignationsubmissivenesstolerance

   Antonymesaggressionassertivenessimpatience