Submissive (adjective)

Characterized by or indicating willingness to obey or submit to authority; yielding, passive.

Origin:

The term 'submissive' is derived from the latin verb 'submittere' meaning 'to submit or surrender', referring to a person who is obedient or yielding to authority.

Examples:

1. The submissive dog followed its owner wherever he went.
2. She was submissive to her husband's every wish.
3. The submissive employee did everything her boss asked without question.
4. He was known for his submissive attitude towards his superiors.
5. The submissive child followed the rules set by his parents.