noun
- excessive willingness to serve or please others; submissive behavior that shows lack of self-respect
Usage: often disapproving
Examples
- His servility toward his boss made his coworkers uncomfortable.
- The politician’s servility to wealthy donors damaged his reputation.
- She refused to show servility despite the intimidating circumstances.
- The novel criticized the servility expected of servants in that era.
- His servility was mistaken for politeness by those who didn’t know him well.
- The coach demanded respect, not servility, from his players.