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obsequiousness

/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs.nəs/

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noun

/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чрезмерно послушное или покорное поведение, часто характеризующееся лестью или угодливостью с целью добиться расположения.

A noun referring to an excessively obedient or submissive attitude, often characterized by flattery or servility in order to gain favor.

uncountable

  1. Excessive submissivenessC2formal

    A behavior characterized by an exaggerated willingness to obey or please someone, often in a servile or fawning manner.

    ruУгодливость

    • His obsequiousness towards the manager was embarrassing to witness.
    • The servant's obsequiousness was a relic of a bygone era.
    • She despised the obsequiousness of the junior staff around the CEO.

    Synonymsbootlickingcringingfawninggrovellingservilitysubserviencesycophancytruckling

    Antonymsassertivenessdefianceindependenceinsolence

Forms
  • obsequiousnesses plural form
  • obsequiousnesses' possessive plural form
  • obsequiousness's possessive singular form
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