Meek and Unassertive

Meek

Meek adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.
Usage example: a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted

Unassertive is a synonym for meek. In some cases you can use "Unassertive" instead an adjective "Meek".

Nearby Words: meekness, meekly

Unassertive

Unassertive adjective - Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence.

Meek is a synonym for unassertive in hesitant topic. You can use "Meek" instead an adjective "Unassertive", if it concerns topics such as passive, modest, shy, timid.

Both words in one sentence

  • People who are meek or unassertive can put themselves into the shoes of this character, with the key to this trope being the character's attitude.
  • Sadist Show The Life & Times of Tim: When Tim isn't the victim of his own social ineptitude, he's suffering for being too meek and unassertive to turn down his friends and coworkers' terrible ideas.
    Source: Sadist Show
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