acquiescent
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌæk.wiˈes.ənt/
Definition
Ready to accept something without protest or resistance, often by complying with the wishes of others.
Examples
She remained acquiescent throughout the long meeting, nodding at every suggestion her boss made.
The committee was surprisingly acquiescent, approving the controversial budget proposal with almost no debate.
His acquiescent nature made him an easy target for those who wanted to manipulate his decisions.
How to Use acquiescent
- be acquiescent to (prepositional phrase)
- to be willing to accept a specific demand or situation. — "He was always acquiescent to his father's strict rules."
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