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What is another word for Acquiescent? – 121 Acquiescent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    compliant submissive obedient yielding passive resigned accepting tolerant permissive conciliatory placid tranquil calm serene peaceful agreeable amenable accommodating cooperative docile meek mild gentle deferential dutiful obediential abiding nonresistant unresisting acquiescing

    Meaning of Acquiescent

    According to Merriam-Webster, "acquiescent" means giving in to or accepting something without resistance or protest

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "acquiescent" as agreeing or consenting to something, often without enthusiasm or active participation
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "acquiescent" as willing to accept or agree with something, even if you do not completely support it

    Example Uses

    • The company was acquiescent to the government's demands, despite having reservations about the new regulations
    • She was acquiescent to her husband's decision, even though she had her own doubts about the plan
    • The team was acquiescent to the coach's strategy, but they were not entirely convinced it would work

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    resistant defiant disobedient rebellious uncooperative resistant contrary opposing disagreeing argumentative contentious combative confrontational hostile aggressive assertive forceful insistent persistent stubborn unyielding recalcitrant