Servility

usgb/sɜːrˈvɪləti/
noun

A behavior that is shamelessly willing to please others.

The waiter served the obnoxious customer with a display of servility.
Visual representation of "servility" - A behavior that is shamelessly willing to please others

Often appears as...

  • showing servility
  • act of servility

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Servility often has a negative tone, suggesting excessive or inappropriate willingness to serve.

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His servility at work earned him scorn rather than respect.
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Not Complimentary

Using 'servility' usually implies disapproval; it's not considered a positive trait.

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Her servility towards the boss made other employees uncomfortable.
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Power Dynamics

Servility indicates an imbalance of power, where one person acts inferior to another.

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The intern's servility was evident when he wouldn't even sit without permission.
Visual representation of the word "Servility"

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