Subservient
/səbˈsɜːrviənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Prepared to obey others unquestioningly; subordinate in role or function.
The assistant played a subservient role to the manager throughout the project.
Forms
- subserviently
- subservience
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Commentary
Often used to describe relationships where one party yields to the authority or wishes of another, implying a lack of autonomy.
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