subservient — prepared to obey others unquestioningly; submissive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: prepared to obey others unquestioningly; submissive
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
Korean meaning: 복종하는, 굴복적인, 아첨하는
Korean pronunciation: 서브**서**비언트
Example Sentences
- The waiter was so subservient that he practically crawled on the floor to take our order.
- She refused to be subservient to anyone and stood up for her beliefs.
- His subservient nodding made him look like a bobblehead doll in the meeting.
subservient
ADJECTIVE//səbˈsɜːrviənt//
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; submissive
The waiter remains subservient to the demanding customer's harsh treatment
SUB-SERVANT serves fish masters — totally subservient!
The obedient cook handles each ingredient, ever subservient!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin subserviens, meaning 'serving under' or 'being subordinate to.' The word literally described servants who worked beneath their masters in the social hierarchy.
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📝Examples
“The waiter was so subservient that he practically crawled on the floor to take our order.”
“She refused to be subservient to anyone and stood up for her beliefs.”
“His subservient nodding made him look like a bobblehead doll in the meeting.”
“The company's subservient response to customer complaints improved their reputation.”
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