subservient

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subservient

(adjective)

Meaning

prepared to obey others unquestioningly

Example

"The subservient assistant always put his boss's needs first."

Synonyms

obsequiousservilecompliant

Antonyms

independentdominant

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'subserviens', meaning serving beneath.
Related word forms
  • noun: subservience
  • verb: subserve

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