Meek (adjective)

1. Quiet, gentle and easily imposed upon; submissive.
2. Patiently enduring injury, trouble, or insult without resentment or retaliation.

Origin:

From old english mǣċe, from proto-germanic *maikaz, from proto-indo-european *meyg-, *mey- ("soft, weak, mil.d")

Examples:

1. He was a meek and humble man.
2. She was meek and unassuming in her manner.
3. The meek shall inherit the earth.
4. He was meek in the face of adversity.
5. She was meek in her response to the criticism.