subservient
3 antonyms for subservient — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to an unhealthy degree.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to an unhealthy degree.
“He was criticized for being subservient to his boss's every whim.”
Opposites
2. adj
Serving a secondary or supporting purpose to something else.
“In this arrangement, personal interests are subservient to the group's goals.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use subservient
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
subservient to
blindly subservient
Etymology
From Latin subserviens, present participle of subservio, "to serve under."
Full origin of subservient →Frequently asked questions
What does “subservient” mean?
The word “subservient” means excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to an unhealthy degree. In plain terms, being overly obedient, or existing to support something more important.
How do you use “subservient” in a sentence?
Here is “subservient” used in a sentence: “He was criticized for being subservient to his boss's every whim.”
What part of speech is “subservient”?
“Subservient” is an adjective.
Where does the word “subservient” come from?
The word “subservient” comes from Latin. From Latin subserviens, present participle of subservio, "to serve under.".
How many meanings does “subservient” have?
“Subservient” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to an unhealthy degree.
