Definitions
- Describing someone or something that is timid, shy, or unassertive. - Referring to a person with a quiet and unassuming personality. - Talking about physical appearance, describing someone with mousy hair color or small features.
- Describing someone who is humble, gentle, and submissive. - Referring to a person who is patient and long-suffering in the face of adversity. - Talking about a person who is willing to yield to others and avoid confrontation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a personality trait that is unassertive and submissive.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of confidence or assertiveness.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical appearance, although this is less common for meek.
- 4Both words have negative connotations in some contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Meek suggests a greater degree of humility and submission than mousey, which can also refer to physical appearance.
- 2Religious connotation: Meek has a religious connotation, often associated with the Bible verse 'Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth'.
- 3Gender connotation: Mousey is more commonly associated with women, while meek can be applied to both genders.
- 4Usage: Meek is more commonly used in formal writing or religious contexts, while mousey is more informal and colloquial.
Remember this!
Mousey and meek both describe personality traits that are unassertive and submissive. However, mousey is more commonly used to describe physical appearance, while meek suggests a greater degree of humility and submission. Additionally, meek has a religious connotation and is more formal in usage, while mousey is more informal and colloquial.
