The phrase "submissive role" refers to someone who willingly obeys or follows the orders, instructions, or wishes of another person.
Sentences with «submissive role»
Oftentimes these traits develop within the context of a significant loss or rejection and dependent people believe (even if they aren't consciously aware of it) they have to assume a more submissive role in order to find the sense of connection they seek. (theeverygirl.com)
Women are at risk of subconsciously adopting a more submissive role in cross-sex friendships, he said, although that is slowly changing as society begins to treat both genders more equally. (psychologytoday.com)
And to a certain extent that is a kind of submissive role. (moussemagazine.it)