English Synonym Finder

servility

Definitions

An excessive willingness to serve or please others.

The quality of being submissive or fawning in a way that is characteristic of a slave.

Examples

The manager grew tired of the employee's constant servility and encouraged him to voice his own opinions.

Her natural confidence made it impossible for her to adopt the tone of servility expected by the royal court.

The politician's servility toward his wealthy donors was evident in every policy decision he made.

Synonyms

subservience obsequiousness fawning sycophancy submissiveness cringing toadyism

Antonyms

assertiveness independence arrogance defiance haughtiness pride autonomy