meek

Adjective

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
  • compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others
    
  • a fine fiery blast against meek conformity- Orville Prescott
    
  • she looked meek but had the heart of a lion
    
  • was submissive and subservient
    

• very docile
  • tame obedience
    
  • meek as a mouse- Langston Hughes
    

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
  • meek and self-effacing
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  spiritless , tame , mild , modest