meek

sottomesso, docile

Tranquillo e poco disposto a discutere o opporsi, spesso per paura o perché si sente debole.

In inglese semplice: Quiet and unwilling to argue or resist, often because you feel afraid or weak.

• He gave a meek reply.
• She seemed meek around her strict boss.
• Their meek acceptance of the decision surprised us.

Sinonimi: submissive, timid, docile

Contrari: assertive, defiant

Espressioni comuni: meek acceptance, meek reply, meek apology

umile, modesto

Tranquillo e modesto, senza cercare di sembrare importante o migliore degli altri.

In inglese semplice: Quiet and modest, without trying to seem important or better than others.

• She was gentle and meek.
• He answered in a meek voice.
• Her meek manner hid years of quiet courage.

Sinonimi: humble, modest, unassuming

Contrari: proud, boastful

Espressioni comuni: meek manner, meek spirit, meek and humble

domare

Addestrare un cavallo o un altro animale selvatico ad accettare le persone e obbedire loro.

In inglese semplice: To train a wild horse or animal to accept people and obey them.

• He tried to meek the wild horse.
• The trainer meeked the colt before anyone rode it.
• It took weeks to meek the frightened animal.

Sinonimi: tame, break in

Espressioni comuni: meek a horse, meek a colt