toadyish

adjective

Definition of toadyishnext
as in sycophantic

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  1. sycophantic
  2. meek
  3. unassuming
  4. retiring
Adjective
  • Like all other generative chatbots, its replies are sycophantic.
    — Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
  • In an interview with Mostly Human spotted by MacRumors, Craig Federighi said Apple’s new Siri won’t act all sycophantic like chatbots made by OpenAI, Google, and others.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 12 June 2026
Definition of sycophantic
Adjective
  • Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has never been a meek man, but his results of late — four or more losses in each of the last three seasons — spark worry about the health of his program after a dominant eight-year stretch prior.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Definition of meek
Adjective
  • To two first-timers, the bar’s fittingly morose, all-black exterior cut an unassuming figure on the quiet block.
    — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
  • Insider tip The unassuming pool bar has become popular with Kihei residents.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of unassuming
Adjective
  • Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.
    — Daily News Staff, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
  • After running more than 400 games, the researchers concluded that a fully passive style of scavenging – snatching some carrion when no one is looking – was too retiring and less than ideal.
    — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023
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“Toadyish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toadyish. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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