submissive

[US]/səb'mɪsɪv/
[UK]/səb'mɪsɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lydig, oförvitlig
Word Forms

Example Sentences

submissive children can be cowed by a look of disapproval. Tobully is to intimidate through blustering, domineering, or threatening behavior:

Underdåniga barn kan skrämmas av en missnöjd blick. Att mobba är att hota genom skrytande, dominerande eller hotfullt beteende:

She is naturally submissive in her relationships.

Hon är naturligt undergiven i sina relationer.

He has a submissive attitude towards authority figures.

Han har en undergiven attityd gentemot aukoritetspersoner.

The submissive dog cowered in fear.

Den undergivna hunden krympte av rädsla.

She spoke in a soft, submissive voice.

Hon talade med en mjuk, undergiven röst.

The submissive employee always follows orders without question.

Den undergivne anställda följer alltid order utan att ifrågasätta.

He showed his submissive side in the presence of his boss.

Han visade sin undergivna sida inför sin chef.

The submissive child never speaks up for himself.

Det undergivna barnet vågar aldrig tala för sig själv.

She felt uncomfortable being too submissive in the relationship.

Hon kände sig obekväm med att vara för undergiven i relationen.

The submissive nature of the character made her vulnerable.

Karaktärens undergivna natur gjorde henne sårbar.

He tried to appear submissive to avoid conflict.

Han försökte låtsas undergiven för att undvika konflikter.

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