subservience

noun
UK: /səbˈsɜːviəns/
US: /səbˈsɜːrviəns/

  1. The state of being too eager to obey someone else.

    1. Her subservience was clear in how she followed every order.
    2. The company's subservience to market trends led to many product changes.

  2. Behavior that shows you are willing to do what other people want.

    1. His subservience to the boss was noticed by everyone.
    2. Complete subservience to authority is not always a positive trait in a leader.

Synonyms

obedience deference submission

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subservience" in English means: The state of being too eager to obey someone else., Behavior that shows you are willing to do what other people want..

The phonetic transcription of "subservience" is /səbˈsɜːviəns/ in British English and /səbˈsɜːrviəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subservience": obedience, deference, submission.

Example usage of "subservience": "Her subservience was clear in how she followed every order.". More examples on the page.