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yes-man

How to use yes-man in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for yes-man.

Editorial note

A "yes-man" is the very antithesis of this.

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Quick take

a person of unquestioning obedience

Meaning at a glance

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noun

a person of unquestioning obedience

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for yes-man.

Example sentences

1

A "yes-man" is the very antithesis of this.

2

You think pundits wouldn't be calling him an "Obama yes-man"?

3

Of course there were some other issues, but the point being, some people don't really like you standing your ground and would rather you be a yes-man.

4

I guess what I'm asking is where is the line between being that guy who's always fighting management and being a yes-man? And are all of these things really actionable issues?

5

A scapegoat and yes-man often has more value than someone who is really producing, because of the beholder's value system

6

Lutusp means the archetypal 'yes-man', the person who openly admires anything you do and only ever agrees with you, reinforcing your self-esteem, 'enabling' your 'narcissism'.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use yes-man in a sentence?

A "yes-man" is the very antithesis of this.

What does yes-man mean?

a person of unquestioning obedience

What part of speech is yes-man?

yes-man is commonly used as noun.