slavishness

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noun

The state or quality of being slavish.

“Her slavishness came from fear, not respect—she was afraid to disappoint anyone.”

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Meanings

nounslavishness (usually uncountable, plural slavishnesses)

plural slavishnesses

  1. uncountableusuallyThe state or quality of being slavish.

    Her slavishness came from fear, not respect—she was afraid to disappoint anyone.

Origin

From slavish + -ness.

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Cite this entry
APA

slavishness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slavishness

MLA

“slavishness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slavishness. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “slavishness,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/slavishness.

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