English Explanatory Dictionary

yesmanship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An atmosphere in which people claim to agree with leadership for political reasons, despite holding other opinions privately.
  2. The state of being a yes man.

Word forms

yesmanship

Etymology

From yesman + -ship.

Synonyms

yesmanism
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