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单词 unmeekness
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unmeeknessn.

Brit. /(ˌ)ʌnˈmiːknᵻs/, U.S. /ˌənˈmiknᵻs/
Forms: see un- prefix1 and meekness n.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix1, meekness n.
Etymology: < un- prefix1 + meekness n., after unmeek adj.
The quality of not being meek; †harshness, cruelty (obsolete).
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the mind > goodness and badness > harmfulness > harshness > [noun]
unkindshipa1393
unmeeknessa1425
unmildnessc1460
ingratitude1477
harshnessc1480
ingratuity1528
ungentleness1548
untendernessa1658
bad blood1664
unbenevolence1720
the world > action or operation > behaviour > bad behaviour > unkindness > [noun]
unkindshipa1393
unkindnessa1400
unmeeknessa1425
unmildnessc1460
ungentleness1548
tender mercies1611
untendernessa1658
imbenignity1675
unbenevolence1720
a1425 in R. H. Bowers Three Middle Eng. Relig. Poems (1963) 30 (MED) Pryde bryngh man to vnbuxumnes; To grete hart, tyll unmekenes.
c1450 J. Metham Physiognomy in Wks. (1916) 129 (MED) Sqwyche maner eyn..sygnyfye..onmekenes, and that yt ys grete dyffyculte to plese sqwyche personys, thei be so froward.
1509 A. Barclay Brant's Shyp of Folys (Pynson) f. clxxxxviiiv This rauenynge sort..By theyr vnmekenes, the pore oft maketh bare.
1828 E. Irving Last Days 255 Unwillingness to obey, or unmeekness or ungentleness in obedience.
1872 H. Bonar Song of New Creation 18 From earthly power and weakness Keep me alike apart; From self-will and unmeekness.
2004 K. Walters Merciful Meekness i. 40 If unmeekness is ultimately traceable to an already hyperactive will, [etc.].
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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