acquiescent

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Adjective acquiescent has 1 sense

acquiescent, biddable, compliant - willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; "too acquiescent to challenge authority"; "a gentle and biddable soul"; "children compliant with the parental will"
Antonym: disobedient (indirect, via obedient)

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Acquiescent

Definition:

Adjective:
Reluctantly accepting or agreeing to something without protest; compliant.

Sense 1:

Adjective:
Tending to yield or surrender without resistance; agreeable.

Example sentence:
The team's acquiescent response to their coach's instructions helped them secure the victory.

Sense 2:

Adjective:
Exhibiting a passive, passive-aggressive, or resigned attitude; submissive.

Example sentence:
Sarah's acquiescent behavior in the presence of her strict boss caused her coworkers to question her confidence.

Sense 3:

Noun:
A person who is compliant or submissive.

Example sentence:
The politician was known for surrounding himself with acquiescents who never challenged his decisions.