Acquiescent

usgb/ˌækwiˈesnt/
adjective

Ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants.

In the face of the police, the crowd was surprisingly acquiescent.
Visual representation of "acquiescent" - Ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants.

Often appears as...

  • acquiescent to demands
  • acquiescent nature

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Formal

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Non-confrontational

Indicates a person who avoids arguing and may give in easily.

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When asked to work overtime again, she was acquiescent, fearing conflict.
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Passive Acceptance

Shows a lack of resistance, even if internally disagreeing with the situation.

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His acquiescent smile hid his true feelings about the new policy.
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Implicit Agreement

Being acquiescent can be mistaken for full agreement, but it could be reluctant consent.

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Her acquiescent nod was taken as approval, though she was not convinced.
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