humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; meek and self-effacing

[ Syn: mild , modest ]

very docile; tame obedience; meek as a mouse- Langston Hughes

[ Syn: tame ]

evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others; a fine fiery blast against meek conformity- Orville Prescott; she looked meek but had the heart of a lion; was submissive and subservient

[ Syn: spiritless ]