servileness

[US]/[ˈsɜːvɪlnəs]/
[UK]/[ˈsɜːrvɪlnəs]/

Translation

n.the quality of being servile; obsequiousness; behavior or speech that is excessively deferential or submissive.

Example Sentences

his servileness towards the manager was quite embarrassing to watch.

she rejected the offer, refusing to show any servileness to the powerful corporation.

the politician's servileness to special interests raised serious ethical concerns.

despite his position, he maintained a dignified demeanor, avoiding any appearance of servileness.

the employee's servileness towards the boss was seen as a sign of weakness.

she criticized the culture of servileness within the company, advocating for more respect.

he displayed a shocking level of servileness when speaking to the visiting dignitary.

the historical context reveals the dangers of a society built on servileness and oppression.

her refusal to flatter him demonstrated a refreshing lack of servileness.

the play explored the themes of power and servileness within the royal court.

he valued integrity over popularity, rejecting the need to demonstrate servileness.

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