Hardly headstrong (4)

I believe the answer is:

meek

(Other definitions for meek that I've seen before include "Modest or spiritless" , "Mild and timid" , "Humble and mild" , "Humble and acquiescent" , "Patient and easily imposed upon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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