submissively

• Adverb, das eine Verhaltensweise beschreibt, die Bereitschaft zeigt, sich der Autorität oder dem Willen anderer unterzuordnen; gekennzeichnet durch Sanftmut, Nachgiebigkeit oder Ehrerbietung.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that shows willingness to obey or yield to the authority or will of others." It describes behavior characterized by meekness, compliance, or deference.

1. In a yielding mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows willingness to obey or accept the authority of others.

   Unterwürfig

   • The dog sat submissively at its owner's feet.
   • She nodded submissively, accepting the decision without argument.
   • He spoke submissively to the judge, hoping for leniency.

   Synonymedeferentiallydutifullyhumblymeeklyobedientlypassivelyservilely

   Antonymearrogantlyassertivelydefiantlydomineeringlyrebelliously

2. Passively or without resistanceB2formal

   In a manner that shows a lack of resistance or defiance.

   Unterwürfig

   • The prisoner walked submissively into the cell.
   • They listened submissively to the lecture, not daring to interrupt.
   • She submissively followed the instructions, even though she disagreed.

   Synonymedeferentiallymeeklyobedientlypassivelyservilelyslavishlytamelyyieldingly

   Antonymedefiantlyrebelliously