yes-men

[US]/[ˈjes.mən]/
[UK]/[ˈjes.mən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who always agrees with what someone wants, even if they don't really agree themselves.; A sycophant; a flatterer.; People who always support a leader or superior, often without questioning their decisions.

Phrases & Collocations

yes-men abound

avoid yes-men

surround yes-men

yes-man culture

be a yes-man

stop being yes-men

yes-men's praise

hated yes-men

become yes-men

no yes-men

Example Sentences

the manager always surrounded himself with yes-men who agreed with everything he said.

we need honest feedback, not a room full of yes-men telling us what we want to hear.

he quickly realized his team was full of yes-men and started seeking outside opinions.

the company culture rewarded yes-men, discouraging employees from challenging the status quo.

it's important to avoid becoming a yes-man and learn to respectfully disagree.

she was tired of working with yes-men and wanted colleagues who offered constructive criticism.

he warned his son against becoming a yes-man in order to climb the corporate ladder.

the project failed because everyone was a yes-man and no one pointed out the flaws.

being a yes-man might seem beneficial in the short term, but it hinders long-term growth.

the ceo valued loyalty, but not at the expense of having a team of yes-men.

he was accused of creating an environment where only yes-men thrived.

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