subservient
adjectiveHow to pronounce subservient:
Definition of subservient:
- subservient (adjective):
- compliant and obedient to authority.
- useful in an inferior capacity subordinate
- overeager to carry out someone else's wishes
Synonyms for subservient:
obsequiousinferiorobedientabjectamiableobeisantconformabledocilesycophanticcompliantShow 13 more
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