Obsequious
Adjective
UK
/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/
US
/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/
Definition
Excessively obedience. Obey someone , often to gain favor or advantage
Example
"The politician surrounded himself with obsequious people who never dared to question his decisions."
"The obsequious student kept praising the teacher to get better grades."
"The obsequious worker never said no to the boss, even when he was exhausted."
Explanation
Obsequious describes someone who is overly eager to please or obey someone in power. It’s not genuine respect—it’s excessive and sometimes fake. An obsequious person might flatter the boss constantly just to stay in favor or avoid trouble. This behavior is usually seen as negative because it shows a lack of self-respect or independence.