Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
submissive
adjective
/səbˈmɪs.ɪv/
Definition
Ready to conform to the authority or will of others.
Examples
- She took a submissive role in the group, often deferring to the opinions of others.
- In many cultures, women were expected to be submissive to their husbands.
- The dog trained to be submissive responded quickly to commands.
Meaning
Describes a person who is willing to yield to the control or authority of someone else.
Synonyms
- docile
- compliant
- obedient
- yielding
- subordinate
