Pronunciation: /səbˈmɪsɪv/
noun a person who is submissive
A1 She is a submissive who always follows orders without question.
A2 The submissive in the relationship enjoys being controlled by their partner.
B1 The submissive's willingness to comply with authority figures can sometimes be taken advantage of.
B2 The submissive's desire to please others often leads to them neglecting their own needs.
C1 The submissive's role in the BDSM community is often misunderstood by those outside of it.
C2 The submissive's commitment to their dominant partner is unwavering, even in the face of challenges.
adjective showing a willingness to yield to the will of others
A1 She is a submissive person who always follows orders without question.
A2 The submissive dog obediently sat at its owner's feet.
B1 In some cultures, women are expected to be submissive to their husbands.
B2 The submissive employee never speaks up in meetings, always deferring to their boss.
C1 The submissive attitude of the team members led to a lack of innovation in the project.
C2 The submissive nature of the politician made them easily manipulated by lobbyists.
formal The employee was always submissive to their boss's requests.
informal She tends to be more submissive in group settings.
slang He's way too submissive in his relationships.
figurative The river flowed in a submissive manner around the rocks.
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