Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Less bold (6 letter answer)
The Answer
MEEKER
Tags
Notes
The answer MEEKER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Less aggressive
Less assertive
More sheepish
More submissive
Former actor Ralph
Not so belligerent
Not so bold
Ralph of "Kiss Me Deadly"
Definition
MEEK as an adjective:
1. (meek, mild, modest) = humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
2. (meek, tame) = very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes
3. (meek, spiritless) = evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "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"