submissive — ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈmɪsɪv/
Korean meaning: 복종하는, 순종적인, 굴복하는
Korean pronunciation: 섭**미**시브
Example Sentences
- The new intern was so submissive that he agreed to fetch coffee for everyone, including the janitor.
- She adopted a submissive posture during the negotiation to avoid conflict.
- The cat's submissive purring suddenly turned into aggressive hissing when it saw the vacuum cleaner.
submissive
ADJECTIVE//səbˈmɪsɪv//
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
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Origin
From Latin 'submissus', the past participle of 'submittere' meaning 'to place under' or 'to yield'. The word combines the prefix 'sub-' (under) with 'mittere' (to send or place), reflecting the idea of yielding to authority.
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“The new intern was so submissive that he agreed to fetch coffee for everyone, including the janitor.”
“She adopted a submissive posture during the negotiation to avoid conflict.”
“The cat's submissive purring suddenly turned into aggressive hissing when it saw the vacuum cleaner.”
“His submissive nature made him unsuitable for leadership positions.”
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