Synonyms: spiritless, meek
Definition: evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
Usage: 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
Similar words: submissive
Definition: inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
Usage: submissive servants; a submissive reply; replacing troublemakers with more submissive people
Definition: humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
Usage: meek and self-effacing
Similar words: humble
Definition: marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
Usage: a humble apology; essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions- B.K.Malinowski
Definition: very docile
Usage: tame obedience; meek as a mouse- Langston Hughes
Similar words: docile
Definition: willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
Usage: the docile masses of an enslaved nation