obsequiousness

English

Etymology

From Middle English obsequyousnesse, equivalent to obsequious +‎ -ness.

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Noun

obsequiousness (usually uncountable, plural obsequiousnesses)

  1. The quality of being obsequious; servile compliance.
    Synonyms: obsequience, obsequiosity, obsequity

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