obsequiousness

The word “obsequiousness” has 5 syllables: ob-se-qui-ous-ness

It's pronounced as /əbˈsiːkwiəsnəs/


What is synonym and antonym for obsequiousness?

In the thesaurus, “obsequiousness” has 17 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obsequiousness along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obsequiousness

  • acquiescence
  • admiration
  • adoration
  • awe
  • complaisance
  • deference
  • devotion
  • esteem
  • loyalty
  • piety
  • respect
  • servility
  • shyness
  • slavishness
  • subservience
  • subserviency
  • veneration

Antonyms for obsequiousness

  • defiance
  • dishonor
  • disobedience
  • disregard
  • disrespect
  • hate
  • hostility

Example Sentences

  • His constant obsequiousness towards authority figures made him appear insincere to his peers.
  • She found his excessive obsequiousness unsettling, suspecting he had an ulterior motive.
  • The employee's obsequiousness in meetings was met with skepticism by his colleagues.
  • The politician's obsequiousness towards lobbyists raised questions about his integrity.
  • Despite her position of power, she preferred honesty and integrity over obsequiousness from her subordinates.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obsequiousness, such as: acquiescence, admiration, adoration, awe, complaisance, deference, defiance.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • abandoning
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  • amenability
  • bowing
  • bringing
  • capitulation
  • causing
  • collapsing
  • conceding
  • creating
  • crumpling
  • delivering
  • doing
  • floppy
  • generating
  • giving
  • going
  • indulging
  • limp
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  • obeisance
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  • passive
  • paying
  • producing
  • prompting
  • providing
  • relinquishing
  • rendering
  • resigned
  • returning
  • soft
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  • submissiveness
  • submitting
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  • surrender
  • surrendering
  • tractability
  • tumbling

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