The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonservile”
The antonyms of nonservile are servile, obsequious, and submissive. These words describe a person's behavior towards someone in authority. While nonservile implies independence and self-respect, servile, obsequious, and submissive suggest a willingness to submit to others' will or authority.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonservile”
- servile
- obsequious
- submissive
Definitions and Examples of servile, obsequious, submissive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
Example
The new employee was so servile that he would do anything his boss asked him to do.
Excessively eager to please or obey someone in authority.
Example
The waiter was so obsequious that he kept hovering around our table, asking if we needed anything.
submissive
Willing to obey or yield to someone else's authority or wishes.
Example
The dog was so submissive that it would roll over on its back whenever its owner approached.
Key Differences: servile vs obsequious vs submissive
- 1Servile suggests a willingness to serve or please others, often to an excessive degree.
- 2Obsequious implies an eagerness to please someone in authority, often to the point of being insincere.
- 3Submissive describes a willingness to yield to someone else's authority or wishes, often without question.
Effective Usage of servile, obsequious, submissive
- 1Assert Independence: Use nonservile to assert your independence and self-respect.
- 2Avoid Appearing Insincere: Avoid using obsequious in professional settings as it may come across as insincere.
- 3Express Disagreement: Use nonservile to express disagreement without being confrontational.
- 4Encourage Assertiveness: Use these antonyms to encourage assertiveness in others and discourage subservient behavior.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Servile suggests a willingness to serve, obsequious implies insincerity, and submissive describes yielding to authority. Use nonservile to assert independence and self-respect, avoid using obsequious in professional settings, and encourage assertiveness in others by discouraging subservient behavior.
