obsequiousness JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɒbsˈkjʊɪəsnəs/ · ob.se.qui.ous.ness
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- The quality or state of being excessively eager to please or obedient, often to the point of being insincere or servile. The politician's obsequiousness towards the wealthy donors was seen as a betrayal of his working-class roots.
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- A quality of being excessively deferential or submissive, often in a way that is perceived as insincere or manipulative. The employee's obsequiousness towards her boss made her colleagues question her integrity.
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Did you know? The word 'obsequiousness' has been used to describe the behavior of courtiers and advisors throughout history, often in a negative light, as seen in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 2,' where the character of Falstaff is criticized for his obsequiousness towards the king.