Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subservient
Adjective
/səbˈsɜːr.vi.ənt/
Definition
Prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
Examples
- She felt subservient to her boss’s demands, always putting his needs before her own.
- The laws should not make citizens feel subservient to the government.
Meaning
The term ‘subservient’ describes someone who is overly willing to serve or yield to the authority of others.
Synonyms
- Obedient
- Submissive
- Servile
- Docile
- Compliant
