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meekly Antonyms

Opposite of meekly

Pinning down the opposite of meekly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on manner; submissively and without protest or resistance.

Usage Example

"The junior clerk boldly accepted the unfair criticism from the director without offering a single word in his own defense."

Strongest
boldly
defiantly
assertively
Strong
arrogantly
aggressively
confidently
forcefully

Similar words to meekly

Words similar to meekly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

submissively
humbly
timidly
docilely
obediently
passively
unresistingly
mildly
See all synonyms of meekly

• Nearby Words

medium
medley
meek
meekly
meekness
meet
meeting

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Meekly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/meekly
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