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subserviently

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/səbˈsɜːrviəntli/ · sub-ser-vi-ent-ly

In a manner that is obedient or subordinate.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that is obedient or subordinate.

ایک ایسے طریقے سے جو تابع یا ماتحت ہو۔

ماتحتی سے

ma'tahati se

Synonyms

obedientlysubmissivelycompliantlyفرمانبرداری سےاطاعت سےتابع داری سے

Antonyms

assertivelydominantlyindependentlyپختہغیر تابعآزاد

Common Collocations

  • subserviently obey
  • act subserviently

Example Sentences

He spoke subserviently, ensuring he did not offend anyone.

اس نے ماتحتی سے بات کی، یہ یقینی بناتے ہوئے کہ وہ کسی کو ناراض نہ کرے۔

Us ne ma'tahati se baat ki, yeh yaqini banate hue ke woh kisi ko naraz na kare.

She accepted the orders subserviently, without question.

اس نے بغیر سوال کیے ماتحتی سے احکامات کو قبول کیا۔

Us ne baghair sawal kiye ma'tahati se ahkam ko qubool kiya.

In the meeting, he subserviently agreed with his boss.

میٹنگ میں، اس نے ماتحتی سے اپنے سربراہ کی بات سے اتفاق کیا۔

Meeting mein, us ne ma'tahati se apne sarbarah ki baat se ittefaq kiya.

Easily Confused With

subordinate:Subservient implies an obedient or submissive attitude, whereas subordinate refers to a rank or position in a hierarchy.

Word Family

subservient
adjectiveماتحت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'subserviently' as serving under someone without questioning.

Imagine a person bowing down submissively to a ruler.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "subserviens" — serving in a subordinate capacity

First known use: 1600s

The term developed from Latin roots where 'sub-' means 'under' and 'serviens' means 'serving'. It has evolved to imply a level of obedience or compliance.