subservient
sub
səb
sēb
ser
ˈsɜr
sēr
vient
viənt
viēnt
British pronunciation
/sʌbsˈɜːvi‍ənt/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „subservient” în engleză

subservient
01

servil, supus

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority
example
Exemple
His subservient assistant never challenged any of his unreasonable demands.
Asistentul său supus nu a contestat niciodată niciuna dintre cererile sale nerezonabile.
The manager preferred subservient employees who would not question his decisions.
Managerul prefera angajații supuși care nu îi puneau la îndoială deciziile.
02

serving as a means, tool, or aid

example
Exemple
Technology should be subservient to human needs, not the other way around.
Laws are subservient to the goal of justice.
03

behaving in a manner characteristic of a servant or slave

example
Exemple
The courtiers were subservient, bowing at every word of the king.
She found his subservient attitude toward wealthy clients repulsive.
04

subaltern, subordonat

subordinate or considered secondary in importance
example
Exemple
In the company's hierarchy, the administrative staff is often viewed as subservient to the executive team.
În ierarhia companiei, personalul administrativ este adesea văzut ca subordonat echipei executive.
The needs of the individual were made subservient to the goals of the collective in the community.
Necesitățile individului au fost făcute subordonate obiectivelor colectivului în comunitate.
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