meek
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈmik// UK //mˈiːk// meek
adj. quiet, gentle, and unwilling to argue with other people. You use this to describe someone who does what others want without complaining.
adj. quiet, gentle, and submissive; deficient in spirit or courage. Often carries a negative connotation of being too easily dominated by others.
He was too meek to ask for a pay rise.
The manager expected a fight, but the employees remained meek and accepted the new rules without a word.
In many classic stories, the protagonist begins as a meek and overlooked figure before discovering the inner strength required to confront their oppressors.
Usage
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'seem' or 'remain'.