subservient
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Adj — Excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to an unhealthy degree.
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Etymology
From Latin subserviens, present participle of subservio, "to serve under."
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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.