Definition of Submissive
yielding; passive
Examples of Submissive in a sentence
After months of training, our aggressive dog finally became submissive. 🔊
The controlling man wanted a submissive wife who would bow to his every command. 🔊
While Sarah may seem like a submissive woman, she is really a forceful person who will not stop until she achieves her goals. 🔊
Once the horse becomes submissive, Ryan will be able to ride it. 🔊
My submissive husband allows me to have everything I want. 🔊
When a dog is submissive, it will rest on the floor and often roll onto its back. 🔊
Ken is so submissive he often ends up doing his coworkers' assignments. 🔊
During the rebellion, the slaves showed they were not happy in a submissive role. 🔊
The attorney asked the defendant to dress like a submissive schoolteacher during the trial. 🔊
As soon as the cop raised his gun, the submissive suspect laid down on his stomach. 🔊
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