Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Synonyms for Obsequious
Unassertive and obsequious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unassertive" instead an adjective "Obsequious".
Unassertive
Unassertive adjective - Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence.
Obsequious and unassertive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Unassertive".
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Related pairs
- humble and obsequious
- humble and unassertive
- deferential and obsequious
- deferential and unassertive
- meek and obsequious
- meek and unassertive
- docile and obsequious
- docile and unassertive
- subdued and obsequious
- subdued and unassertive
- passive and obsequious
- passive and unassertive
- amenable and obsequious
- amenable and unassertive
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