100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "groveling"

Definition

Groveling (noun) refers to the act of behaving in a servile or submissive manner, often to gain favor or forgiveness. It can also imply excessive flattery or humility, typically perceived as insincere or degrading.

Synonyms

• Crawling
• Fawning
• Subservience
• Servility
• Sycophancy
• Humiliation
• Degradation

Antonyms

• Assertiveness
• Confidence
• Independence
• Dignity
• Self-respect
• Boldness

Examples

1. He spent the entire meeting groveling for his boss's approval.
2. After the argument, she found herself groveling to mend their friendship.
3. His groveling attitude did not earn him the respect of his peers.
4. She was tired of groveling just to be acknowledged.
5. The employee was groveling in hopes of a promotion.
6. Instead of being straightforward, he resorted to groveling for sympathy.
7. The politician's groveling during the debate was cringe-worthy.
8. She hated groveling for something that should have been given freely.
9. His groveling made it clear that he was desperate for a second chance.
10. They were groveling at the feet of the celebrity for a moment of attention.
11. I can't stand groveling; I prefer to be honest about my feelings.
12. The groveling student apologized multiple times for missing class.
13. She found his groveling insincere and unappealing.
14. The groveling continued until he finally got what he wanted.
15. He was always groveling, searching for validation from others.
16. In the face of criticism, she resorted to groveling to save her reputation.
17. His groveling demeanor made it hard for anyone to take him seriously.
18. The groveling was unnecessary; they just wanted to talk.
19. She felt embarrassed after groveling for a favor.
20. His habitual groveling kept him from standing up for himself.
21. The groveling at the awards ceremony was over-the-top.
22. She caught herself groveling in front of her ex, regretting it instantly.
23. The groveling behavior was a stark contrast to his usual confidence.
24. After the mistake, he started groveling to avoid punishment.
25. His groveling attempts to win her back were met with indifference.
26. She couldn't believe he was groveling after everything that happened.
27. The groveling was exhausting, yet he felt he had no choice.
28. They were groveling for donations at the charity event.
29. The groveling was a sign of desperation, not genuine remorse.
30. I refuse to engage in groveling; it's not who I am.
31. After their fight, he spent days groveling for forgiveness.
32. The groveling was so excessive that it became embarrassing.
33. She watched as he began groveling to the new manager.
34. The groveling was a tactic to distract from his incompetence.
35. He avoided groveling by taking a firm stand on his beliefs.
36. The groveling made the situation even more awkward.
37. She felt that groveling was beneath her dignity.
38. His groveling turned off many potential friends.
39. She didn't want to be seen groveling for attention.
40. The groveling only made his apology seem less sincere.
41. They were groveling to get their jobs back after layoffs.
42. The groveling was a clear sign of how much he wanted to stay.
43. Instead of groveling, he decided to be straightforward about his needs.
44. The groveling was met with laughter rather than sympathy.
45. He was tired of groveling to please others at his own expense.
46. The groveling at the party was embarrassing to witness.
47. She found his groveling to be rather transparent.
48. The groveling didn't sway the decision-makers.
49. He regretted groveling after realizing it changed nothing.
50. She was shocked to see him groveling in front of her parents.
51. The groveling was a last-ditch effort to save the relationship.
52. He couldn't believe he was groveling to someone who had wronged him.
53. The groveling felt unnatural, as if he was playing a role.
54. They ended up groveling for help from their neighbors.
55. The groveling was futile; they were not interested in reconciliation.
56. I watched him groveling and felt embarrassed for him.
57. The groveling might have worked, but it lacked authenticity.
58. She was over groveling after years of being overlooked.
59. His groveling was met with cold indifference.
60. She refused to be groveling; she would speak her mind.
61. The groveling only drew more criticism toward him.
62. After realizing his mistake, he started groveling for her trust.
63. The groveling was a display of weakness, not strength.
64. He felt like a fool for groveling when he should have stood firm.
65. The groveling did little to change anyone's opinion of him.
66. She was done with groveling and ready to move on.
67. His groveling was a desperate plea for understanding.
68. After the scandal, he found himself groveling to the media.
69. The groveling was a tactic to regain public favor.
70. She felt ashamed of groveling after the way he treated her.
71. His groveling came off as disingenuous to onlookers.
72. They found themselves groveling for favors at the last minute.
73. The groveling was a clear indication of his low self-esteem.
74. She realized she had been groveling for far too long.
75. The groveling only served to alienate him further.
76. He was tired of groveling for acceptance from his peers.
77. The groveling was a last resort after their disagreement.
78. She watched him groveling and felt a mix of pity and disdain.
79. The groveling was unnecessary; they were already willing to help.
80. He felt embarrassed after groveling for a small favor.
81. The groveling showed just how much he wanted to fit in.
82. She was fed up with groveling to maintain relationships.
83. The groveling seemed to bring him no comfort.
84. He was always groveling instead of being assertive.
85. Their groveling for attention was hard to ignore.
86. She decided to stop groveling and start advocating for herself.
87. The groveling continued until she finally agreed to help.
88. He was caught groveling in front of the boss during lunch.
89. The groveling felt like a betrayal of his values.
90. She was annoyed by his constant groveling for compliments.
91. The groveling was a reflection of his insecurity.
92. He couldn't believe he was groveling for someone so unworthy.
93. The groveling was met with harsh criticism from the audience.
94. She recognized the groveling was not worth her dignity.
95. They were groveling for insights that could improve their project.
96. The groveling was seen as a lack of confidence.
97. He found himself groveling after realizing his mistake.
98. The groveling was so excessive it became laughable.
99. She refused to continue groveling when she deserved respect.
100. The groveling only confirmed their worst suspicions about him.