submissiveness

Definitions

The quality or state of being inclined to yield to the authority or will of others.

The act of accepting or submitting to the control or power of another person.

Examples

The dog showed its submissiveness by rolling onto its back when the larger animal approached.

Her forced submissiveness in the workplace was a strategy to avoid conflict with her demanding supervisor.

The cult leader demanded absolute submissiveness from all of his followers.

Synonyms

compliance obedience passivity meekness docility acquiescence subjection

Antonyms

assertiveness defiance rebelliousness insubordination dominance aggressiveness independence