Meekness vs. Humility

Meeknessnoun

The state or quality of being meek.

Meeknessnoun

The quality or state of being meek.

Meeknessnoun

the feeling of patient submissive humbleness

Meeknessnoun

a disposition to be patient and long suffering

Meekness

Meekness is an attribute of human nature and behavior that has been defined as an amalgam of righteousness, inner humility, and patience.Meekness has been contrasted with humility alone insomuch as humility simply refers to an attitude towards oneself—a restraining of one's own power so as to allow room for others—whereas meekness refers to the treatment of others.

Humilitynoun

The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

Humilitynoun

The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness.

Humilitynoun

An act of submission or courtesy.

Humilitynoun

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride;

Humilitynoun

a humble feeling;

Humility

Humility is the quality of being humble. Dictionary definitions accentuate humility as a low self-regard and sense of unworthiness.