noun
- the quality or state of being willing to obey others without question; excessive eagerness to serve or please
Examples
- The employee’s subservience to his demanding boss was uncomfortable to watch.
- She refused to show subservience to anyone, preferring to maintain her dignity.
- His subservience made it difficult for him to express his own opinions.
- The dictator demanded complete subservience from his subjects.
- Breaking free from years of subservience, she finally stood up for herself.
- The company culture discouraged subservience and encouraged independent thinking.