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To cover politics in Washington allows you to live in the very, very wide gap between what the actual truth is, and how people are trying to manipulate the truth. They speak in the language of spin, obsequiousness, obfuscation. The meta of politics is just this endless source of material that can shed light on the psychology of the process.
Mark Leibovich

Meaning of "obsequiousness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OBSEQUIOUSNESS

obsequiousness  [əbˈsiːkwɪəsnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBSEQUIOUSNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Obsequiousness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OBSEQUIOUSNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

obsequiousness

Sycophancy

Sycophancy is flattery that is very obedient, or an indication of deference to another, to an excessive or servile degree. A user of sycophancy, is referred to as a sycophant.

Definition of obsequiousness in the English dictionary

The definition of obsequiousness in the dictionary is the condition of being obedient or attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner. Other definition of obsequiousness is the condition of being submissive or compliant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBSEQUIOUSNESS


abstemiousness
əbˈstiːmɪəsnɪs
atrabiliousness
ˌætrəˈbɪlɪəsnɪs
biliousness
ˈbɪlɪəsnɪs
deviousness
ˈdiːvɪəsnɪs
fastidiousness
fæsˈtɪdɪəsnɪs
fierceness
ˈfɪəsnɪs
gregariousness
ɡrɪˈɡeərɪəsnɪs
hideousness
ˈhɪdɪəsnɪs
industriousness
ɪnˈdʌstrɪəsnɪs
lasciviousness
ləˈsɪvɪəsnɪs
lugubriousness
lʊˈɡuːbrɪəsnɪs
luxuriousness
lʌɡˈzjʊərɪəsnɪs
obviousness
ˈɒbvɪəsnɪs
precariousness
prɪˈkeərɪəsnɪs
rebelliousness
rɪˈbelɪəsnɪs
sanctimoniousness
ˌsæŋktɪˈməʊnɪəsnɪs
seriousness
ˈsɪərɪəsnɪs
studiousness
ˈstjuːdɪəsnɪs
superciliousness
ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəsnɪs
tediousness
ˈtiːdɪəsnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBSEQUIOUSNESS

obsecrate
obsecration
obsequent
obsequial
obsequies
obsequious
obsequiously
obsequy
observability
observable
observableness
observably
observance
observancy
observant
observantly
observation
observation balloon
observation car
observation deck

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBSEQUIOUSNESS

business
callousness
carelessness
consciousness
deliciousness
flawlessness
heedlessness
helplessness
hilariousness
homelessness
hopelessness
jealousness
lawlessness
nervousness
preciousness
restlessness
ridiculousness
righteousness
statelessness
unconsciousness
viciousness

Synonyms and antonyms of obsequiousness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «obsequiousness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBSEQUIOUSNESS

Find out the translation of obsequiousness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of obsequiousness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «obsequiousness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

媚态
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

obsecuencia
570 millions of speakers

English

obsequiousness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चापलूसी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تذلل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

низкопоклонство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

obsequiousness
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চাটুকারিতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

obséquiosité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Obsequiousness
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unterwürfigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

卑屈
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아첨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Obsequiousness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự khúm núm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈடு இணையின்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आक्षेपार्हता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yaltakçılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ossequiosità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

służalczość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

низькопоклонство
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

servilism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δουλοπρέπεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dienstig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inställsamhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

obsequiousness
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of obsequiousness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSEQUIOUSNESS»

The term «obsequiousness» is normally little used and occupies the 132.253 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSEQUIOUSNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about obsequiousness

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QUOTES WITH «OBSEQUIOUSNESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word obsequiousness.
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Mark Leibovich
To cover politics in Washington allows you to live in the very, very wide gap between what the actual truth is, and how people are trying to manipulate the truth. They speak in the language of spin, obsequiousness, obfuscation. The meta of politics is just this endless source of material that can shed light on the psychology of the process.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBSEQUIOUSNESS»

Discover the use of obsequiousness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to obsequiousness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Theophrastean Studies
II Our discussion can be developed and made clearer if we compare the Aristotelian and Theophrastean treatments of obsequiousness (dpeaKeia) and flattery (KoA.aKeia). In his introductory overview of virtues and vices, Aristotle does not ...
William W. Fortenbaugh, 2003
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Encyclopedia of Epidemiologic Methods
Obsequiousness bias: subjects may systematically alter questionnaire responses in the direction they perceive desired by the investigator [16]. Positive satisfaction bias (syn. positive skew bias): subjects tend to give positive answers, typically ...
Mitchell H Gail, Jacques Benichou, 2000
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Political Thinkers: From Aristotle to Marx
Throughout his career he stressed the need for what is usually called deference but what he called obsequiousness. As late as 1821, he wrote: Everywhere, and at all times, on the part of the subject-many, howsoever treated, exists the ...
Geraint Parry, 2004
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Paul and Philodemus: Adaptability in Epicurean and Early ...
For Aristotle, flatterers and obsequious persons both seek to please people, but the flatterer aims at profit whereas the obsequious person strives to give pleasure .33 Similarly, Theophrastus defines obsequiousness as "a sort of behavior which  ...
Clarence E. Glad, 1995
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The Christian observer [afterw.] The Christian observer and ...
Before any attempt is made to answer this question, it may be observed, that by constructive flattery is not meant merely obsequiousness, but studied obsequiousness. Servility may sometimes proceed, not from any design, but from mere ...
‎1806
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Ta T'ung Shu: The One-World Philosophy of K'ang Yu-Wei
Among the rich there is pride; among the poor there is obsequiousness. At the extreme of pride, [the proud one] gives orders with contemptuous [gestures] of chin and fingers; at the extreme of obsequiousness, [the obsequious one] becomes ...
Youwei Kang, 2005
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Bentham and Bureaucracy
Moreover, any political system needed obsequiousness in order to make it work: a government's business could not be carried on 'any farther than as towards the will of each super- ordinate functionary an habitual obsequiousness — so far as ...
L. J. Hume, 2004
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Ta t'ung Shu: The One-World Philosophy of K'ang Yu-wei
Among the rich there is pride; among the poor there is obsequiousness. At the extreme of pride, [the proud one] gives orders with contemptuous [gestures] of chin and fingers; at the extreme of obsequiousness, [the obsequious one] becomes ...
Laurence G. Thompson, 2013
9
The Protestant guardian, conducted by clergymen of the ...
Yours, &c, "H. o. p. e. (D.)" OBSEQUIOUSNESS OF THE KING OF SPAIN TO THE PRIESTHOOD. To the Editor of the Protestant Guardian. Sir, — The Catholic Miscellany for Nov. 1824, (the only number of that work which I ever saw) having  ...
‎1828
10
Arcana Coelestia: The Heavenly Arcana Contained in the Holy ...
That hereby is signified that by reason of those things, all they who are in falses have so great an aversion to our obsequiousness, appears from the signification of making to stink, as denoting aversion, of which we shall speak presently ; and  ...
Emanuel Swedenborg, 1875

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBSEQUIOUSNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term obsequiousness is used in the context of the following news items.
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Senators gloomy as US President Barack Obama snubs Parliament
He wondered if the decision had anything to do with the shame of fights, inefficiency, and obsequiousness to the Executive that continue to dog ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
2
A frank and refreshing assessment of Australia-Indonesia relations
Ward also refers to a certain obsequiousness in Canberra's interactions with Jakarta. The book recommends that Australia's political leaders ... «The Interpreter, Jul 15»
3
What ails the polity?
Resultantly, obsequiousness strikes roots and a democratically-elected government doesn't take much time to behave autocratically. That is ... «Business Recorder, Jul 15»
4
Cocktail Chatter with @joshzepps
Justice_Holmes July 22, 2015 20:07 Police want obsequiousness not civility. We are all at their mercy. Justice_Holmes July 22, 2015 20:05 Police officers don't ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
Opera review: Sweeney Todd, Victorian Opera
Ross Hannaford's agility and peppy obsequiousness imbued Tobias Ragg with a poignancy that belied his abused life. Dimity Shepherd ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
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Benjamin Netanyahu's So-Called 'Settlement Freeze'
The path of obsequiousness and kowtowing [to the world] will lead Israel to the edge of the abyss." Five Likud ministers — Danny Danon, Yariv ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
7
'Boulevard' epitomizes Williams's strengths and weaknesses
He keeps getting busted and apologizes with dismaying obsequiousness. Hard to watch, and not in the way intended. Williams was at his best ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
8
Auntie, why are you so scared of change?
The BBC shed its obsequiousness, and in journalism, science and drama enjoyed a Golden Age. The state and bureaucracies were ... «Spiked, Jul 15»
9
Israel Condemns 'Historic Capitulation' in Iran-West Deal
"Western world leaders are repeating the historic mistake of obsequiousness and acquiescence in the face of terror, which is racing toward a ... «Arutz Sheva, Jul 15»
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Thinking Something is Going to Happen ... then Nothing Does …
... enduring an unprecedented ordeal: not being able to serve, with gutless obsequiousness, the request of a resident from their most favoured ... «NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL LOLS, Jul 15»

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