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SUBSERVIENT

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Subservient.

How to pronounce subservient:

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Subservient - as an adjective satellite

Compliant and obedient to authority

Example: "Editors and journalists who express opinions in print that are opposed to the interests of the rich are dismissed and replaced by subservient ones"

Serving or acting as a means or aid

Example: "Instrumental in solving the crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
implementalinstrumental

Abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

Example: "Slavish devotion to her job ruled her life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slavishsubmissive

Subservient - as an adjective

Useful in an inferior capacity.

Obsequiously submissive.

Example Sentences

"We do not want a subservient workforce; we want employees who can think independently."
"The dog was very subservient to its owner, always obeying commands."
"In some cultures, women are expected to be subservient to men."
"He had always been subservient to his boss, never questioning his decisions."
"The dictator expected his citizens to be subservient and follow his every order."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBSERVIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subservient is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBSERVIENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SUBSERVIENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subservient is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBSERVIENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SUBSERVIENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subservient is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBSERVIENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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