noun
- the quality or state of being subservient; excessive willingness to serve or obey others
Usage: formal
Examples
- His subserviency to his boss was embarrassing to watch.
- The employee’s subserviency prevented her from speaking up about workplace issues.
- The king expected complete subserviency from his subjects.
- She rejected the culture of subserviency in the traditional household.
- His subserviency was mistaken for loyalty by his superiors.
- The politician’s subserviency to special interests cost him votes.