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

Definition & Meaning of "subservient"in English

subservient
01

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

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His subservient assistant never challenged any of his unreasonable demands.
02

serving as a means, tool, or aid

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Technology should be subservient to human needs, not the other way around.
03

behaving in a manner characteristic of a servant or slave

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The courtiers were subservient, bowing at every word of the king.
04

subordinate or considered secondary in importance

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In the company's hierarchy, the administrative staff is often viewed as subservient to the executive team.
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