The difference between Defiant and Submissive

When used as adjectives, defiant means defying, whereas submissive means meekly obedient or passive.


Submissive is also noun with the meaning: one who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

check bellow for the other definitions of Defiant and Submissive

  1. Defiant as an adjective:

    defying.

  2. Defiant as an adjective:

    Boldly resisting opposition.

  1. Submissive as an adjective:

    Meekly obedient or passive.

  1. Submissive as a noun (BDSM):

    One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

  2. Submissive as a noun (rare):

    One who submits.