What is another word for Sequacious?

Pronunciation: [sɛkwˈe͡ɪʃəs] (IPA)

Sequacious is a lesser-known word that means "too ready to follow others without question." Some synonyms for sequacious include unquestioning, docile, compliant, subservient, and obedient. These words suggest a tendency to follow authority figures, peer pressure, or conventional beliefs without considering alternative viewpoints. Other synonyms for sequacious include sheepish, unthinking, and gullible. These words emphasize a lack of independent thought or critical reasoning skills. Although some people may use these traits as compliments, they can also imply a lack of curiosity, creativity, or intellectual independence. In general, synonyms for sequacious imply a conformity to established norms rather than an exploration of new ideas or perspectives.

What are the hypernyms for Sequacious?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sequacious

The human race is gregarious and Sequacious, rather than individual and adventurous.
"Horace and His Influence"
Grant Showerman
Every contraband prophet gets a few followers: it is a great point to make these Sequacious people into Buridan's asses, which they will become when prophets are so numerous that there is no choosing.
"A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II (of II)"
Augustus de Morgan
"Thy words, and my Sequacious intellect," I answered him, "have love revealed to me; But that has made me more impregned with doubt; For if love from without be offered us, And with another foot the soul go not, If right or wrong she go, 'tis not her merit."
"Divine-Comedy-Longfellow-s-Translation-Complete"
Dante Alighieri

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