Subservient (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant; "slavish devotion to her job ruled her life"; "a slavish yes-man to the party bosses"- S.H.Adams; "she has become submissive and subservient".
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Meaning 2
Compliant and obedient to authority; "editors and journalists who express opinions in print that are opposed to the interests of the rich are dismissed and replaced by subservient ones"-G. B. Shaw.
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dictator surrounded himself with subservient advisors who never questioned his decisions.
- The company hired a new manager who was notoriously subservient to the CEO's demands.
- Throughout history, women have been socialized to be subservient to men and prioritize their needs above their own.
- The new employee was so subservient that she never even asked questions, just following orders without hesitation.
- In some cultures, children are taught to be subservient to their elders and show respect through obedience.
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Meaning 3
Serving or acting as a means or aid; "instrumental in solving the crime".
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Examples
- The team of junior engineers was subservient to the lead architect in designing the new skyscraper.
- Her skills in data analysis were subservient to the overall goal of creating a comprehensive market report.
- The new policy was made subservient to the law, ensuring its legitimacy and enforceability.
- The hotel staff was trained to be subservient to the guests, providing exceptional customer service at all times.
- In the hierarchical company structure, the middle managers were subservient to the executives, carrying out their directives and decisions.