docility (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒsɪləti/

Definition

The quality of being easily taught, managed, or handled; a state of being submissive and obedient.

Examples

• The docility of the trained elephants amazed the audience.

• Her docility in accepting the new rules was surprising to her colleagues.

• Despite his size, the dog showed remarkable docility around children.

Synonyms of docility

Words with a similar meaning to docility:

• obedience
• meekness
• tractability
• submissiveness

Antonyms of docility

Words with the opposite meaning to docility:

• stubbornness
• rebelliousness
• defiance

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