onderdanig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acquiescent adj Ready to accept or go along with something without arguing or objecting.
- compliant adj Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.
- kowtow verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
- obsequious adjective Excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
- submissive adj Willing to obey or give in to others without resistance.
Senses
onderdanig is used for these senses in English:
- acquiescent resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit
- compliant Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
- kowtow (figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.
- obsequious (archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
- submissive Meekly obedient or passive; obsequious.
acquiescent — full definition
- adj Ready to accept or go along with something without arguing or objecting.
- adj Content to go along with things; quietly submissive.
compliant — full definition
- adj Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.
- adj Meeting official standards, rules, or specifications.
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