Least likely pushy
Meekest is the superlative of meek—the most humble, gentle, or submissive.
Meek suggests quiet restraint rather than weakness, though the word often implies excessive passivity: The meekest student in class never raised her hand.
The biblical promise that the meek shall inherit the earth uses meek to mean humble before God.
Least harsh or extreme
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Least likely pushy
Meekest is the superlative of meek—the most humble, gentle, or submissive.
Meek suggests quiet restraint rather than weakness, though the word often implies excessive passivity: The meekest student in class never raised her hand.
The biblical promise that the meek shall inherit the earth uses meek to mean humble before God.
1. gentle — mildest, Least harsh or extreme; softest (Most yielding to touch); gentlest (Most mild-mannered); kindest (Superlatively gentle in manner); tenderest
2. timid — shyest, Superlatively reserved
assertiveness and boldnessmeekest ≠ boldest Superlatively courageous; brashest · pushiest · bossiest
pride and self-regardmeekest ≠ haughtiest Superlative of disdainful superiority; proudest · vainest
temperament and aggressionmeekest ≠ fiercest Superlative of ferocity; wildest
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Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/meekest