Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subservience
Noun
səb-ˈsər-vē-əns
Definition
The condition of being excessively willing to obey others; a state of submission or servitude.
Examples
- Her subservience in the workplace made it difficult for her to assert her ideas.
- The dog’s subservience to its owner was evident in how it followed commands without hesitation.
- Throughout history, subservience has been a common theme in various social hierarchies.
Meaning
Subservience refers to the quality of being submissive or compliant, often to a degree that can be considered overly accommodating or servile.
Synonyms
- Obedience
- Servitude
- Submission
- Compliance
- Deference
