Definition A vassal is a person or entity (such as a country or organization) who owes allegiance and service to a superior or more powerful authority, usually in exchange for protection or support. In feudal societies, vassals held land or other forms of property from feudal lords and were expected to provide military...
Definition Unassertive refers to a person who lacks confidence and doesn’t assert their opinions, needs, or desires in a clear and direct manner. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Adjective. Synonyms timid, meek, unconfident, shy, passive, reserved, introverted, reticent, diffident, unassuming....
Definition capable of being easily controlled, managed, or influenced. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech adjective. Synonyms compliant, obedient, submissive, manageable, docile, amenable, yielding, malleable, pliant. Antonyms unmanageable, disobedient, unruly, headstrong, stubborn, uncontrollable,...
Definition Sycophantic refers to someone who behaves in a fawning or obsequious manner in order to gain favor or advantage. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Adjective. Synonyms obsequious, servile, fawning, ingratiating, toadyish, unctuous, subservient, groveling. Antonyms Independent, candid,...
Definition Subservient refers to someone who is willing to obey or submit to someone else’s will or authority without question, often in a passive or servile manner. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Adjective. Synonyms obedient, compliant, docile, meek, submissive, servile, tractable, deferential,...
Definition Subordinate refers to a person, group or thing that is lower in rank or authority than another, or to an assistant who performs tasks or carries out orders under the direction of a superior. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Adjective (can also be a noun when referring to a person or group)...
Definition A person who is used by someone else to do unpleasant or dishonest tasks, often to avoid being blamed themselves. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Noun. Synonyms puppet, lackey, minion, henchman, flunky, pawn, gofer, tool, servant, underling. Antonyms boss, leader, superior, master,...
Definition lacking courage or determination, weak-minded or cowardly. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech adjective. Synonyms cowardly, timid, fearful, weak-willed, irresolute, feeble, indecisive, unassertive, wishy-washy, hesitant, meek, faint-hearted, chicken-hearted, pusillanimous, lily-livered....
Definition slavish means excessively submissive or obedient, as if like a slave. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech adjective. Synonyms servile, submissive, obedient, groveling, sycophantic, obsequious, deferential, compliant, unthinking, automatic, mechanical. Antonyms independent, self-reliant,...
Definition A sidekick is a loyal friend, accomplice, or assistant who accompanies someone in their adventures or activities, and is usually considered to be of lesser importance or prominence than the main person. Pronunciation US English UK English Part of speech Noun. Synonyms assistant, companion, partner, ally,...