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- [uh b-see-kwee-uh s]
- /əbˈsi kwi əs/
- /əb.ˈsiː.kwɪə.snəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-see-kwee-uh s]
- /əbˈsi kwi əs/
Definitions of obsequiousness word
- adjective obsequiousness characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow. 1
- adjective obsequiousness servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants. 1
- adjective obsequiousness obedient; dutiful. 1
- noun obsequiousness The quality of being obsequious; servile compliance. 1
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Origin of obsequiousness
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin obsequiōsus, equivalent to obsequi(um) compliance (obsequ(ī) to comply with (ob- ob- + sequī to follow) + -ium -ium) + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Obsequiousness
noun
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obsequiousness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obsequiousness
noun obsequiousness
- sycophancy — self-seeking or servile flattery.
- servility — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- non-submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- compliance — a disposition to yield to or comply with others
Antonyms for obsequiousness
noun obsequiousness
- assertiveness — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
- boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- egoism — An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
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