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Meekness vs Shyness - What's the difference?

meekness | shyness |

As nouns the difference between meekness and shyness

is that meekness is the quality of being meek while shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

meekness

English

Noun

(es)
  • the quality of being meek

    • shyness

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
    • His shyness kept him from asking her to the prom.

    Synonyms

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