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Submissive

adjective
/səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

Example Sentences

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

She was too submissive to challenge her boss's unfair decision.

Example Expressions

submissive attitude

Synonyms

obedient, compliant, docile, meek, passive
Entry 1
obedient, compliant, docile, meek, passive
Entry 2
obedient, compliant, docile, meek, passive

Antonyms

dominant, assertive, defiant, rebellious
Entry 1
dominant, assertive, defiant, rebellious
Entry 2
assertive, dominant, defiant

Collocations

submissive behavior, submissive attitude, submissive wife, submissive nature, submissive role, submissive partner
Entry 1
submissive behavior, submissive attitude, submissive wife, submissive nature
Entry 2
submissive behavior, submissive role, submissive partner, submissive nature

Related Vocabularies

in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
showing great energy or passion in pursuit of something; enthusiastic
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Based on illusion; not real or actual.

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