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