yes-man

IPA/ˈjes mæn/
IPA/ˈjes mæn/

yes-man — noun

1. someone who always says yes to a boss or leader instead of giving an honest opin

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who always says yes to a boss or leader instead of giving an honest opinion, so that they stay liked or keep their position

例句

Promoted despite weak proposals, Carlos was a yes-man who never challenged the CEO.

yes-man + never challenge [authority]

Mei-Lin stopped being a yes-man after her factory closed; nobody flagged the faulty wiring.

同義詞
  • sycophant

    more formal and literary; a sycophant flatters to gain advantage

  • toady

    more informal and old-fashioned; suggests a pathetic or disgusting eagerness to please

  • bootlicker

    very informal and insulting; emphasises humble, submissive behaviour

反義詞
  • rebel

    someone who openly resists authority rather than pleasing it

  • dissenter

    someone who expresses disagreement, especially with official opinion

文法句型

a yes-man (singular)

yes-men (plural)

用法筆記

Carries a disapproving tone. Frequently used in workplace and political contexts. The plural form 'yes-men' is common.

常見錯誤

❌He is a yes man who never says no.
✅He is a yes-man who never challenges his boss.
💡The compound should be hyphenated when used as a noun.
❌She is a yes-woman in the office.
✅She is a yes-man in the office.
💡The word is always 'yes-man' regardless of the person's gender.