Servility
(noun)
Excessive eagerness to obey or serve someone, often considered to be a sign of subservience or a lack of self-respect.
Origin:
The word 'servility' comes from the latin word 'servilis' meaning slavish or subservient and refers to the quality of being overly eager to obey or serve someone.
Examples:
- Her servility to her boss was noted by everyone in the office.
- The servant's servility was palpable, and he always seemed to be at his master's beck and call.
- The country's servility to the powerful nation was a cause of concern among its citizens.
- His servility to his wife was both amusing and endearing.
- The politician's servility to his donors was an open secret.