Docility

usgb/dɑːˈsɪləti/
noun

The quality of being easily led or controlled.

Her docility as a wife often made her friends worry about her individuality.
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Often appears as...

  • show docility
  • extreme docility
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Negative Connotation

Often implies weakness or lack of agency, and can be seen as negative.

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His docility at work prevented him from voicing valuable ideas.
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Often Misunderstood

Some people confuse 'docility' with politeness, but they're different.

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Despite her silence, it wasn't docility but politeness that kept her from arguing.
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Not Always Negative

In some situations, docility can be beneficial, like when learning new things.

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His docility made him a fast learner during the guitar lessons.
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