nonascendent

Example:The company remained submissive to the new regulations, thus avoiding penalties.

Definition:showing or consenting to the exercise of authority or control by others; compliant to an unreasonable extent; cringing.

Example:The subordinate countries were inferior in military and economic power, which made them easy targets for invasion.

Definition:the one of a pair or group that is regarded as lower in rank or worse in quality or degree.

Example:Despite being the underdog, the football team managed to score the winning goal in the final minute of the game.

Definition:a person, team, or animal supporting or playing for a competitor or contestant considered unlikely to win a competition, match, etc.