acquiescent (Meaning)
acquiescent (s)
willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
acquiescent (a.)
Resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit; assentive; as, an acquiescent policy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of acquiescent
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- protesting
- unyielding
- intractable
- protesting
- intractable
- refractory
- resisting
- resisting
- disobedient
- insubordinate
- unyielding
- rebellious
- mutinous
- disobedient
- uncontrollable
- insubordinate
- defiant
- rebellious
- defiant
- resistant
- contrary
- contrary
- uncontrollable
- mutinous
- refractory
- resistant
- recalcitrant
- recalcitrant
Synonyms:
- unresistant
- willing
- tolerant
- docile
- stoical
- tolerating
- yielding
- forbearing
- stoic
- pliant
- nonresistant
- compliant
- uncomplaining
- subordinate
Antonyms:
acquiescent Sentence Examples
- In the face of disagreement, she remained acquiescent to maintain a harmonious atmosphere.
- The employee was known for being highly acquiescent, always following instructions without hesitation.
- Despite his reservations, John was generally acquiescent in team meetings, avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
- The manager appreciated the team members who were acquiescent to the changes in the project timeline.
- In negotiations, she adopted an acquiescent approach, seeking compromise for the greater good.
- The group remained acquiescent during the presentation, showing their approval with nods of agreement.
- The employee's acquiescent nature made him easy to work with, as he rarely challenged decisions.
- The board members were generally acquiescent to the CEO's proposals, trusting in his leadership.
- The diplomat's acquiescent demeanor helped in fostering positive relationships between the nations.
- Sarah's acquiescent attitude often led her to go along with others' suggestions, avoiding confrontation.
FAQs About the word acquiescent
willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protestResting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit; assentive; as, an acquiescent p
obedient,resigned, passive, unresistant, willing,tolerant, docile, stoical, tolerating, yielding
protesting, unyielding, intractable, protesting, intractable, refractory, resisting, resisting, disobedient, insubordinate
In the face of disagreement, she remained acquiescent to maintain a harmonious atmosphere.
The employee was known for being highly acquiescent, always following instructions without hesitation.
Despite his reservations, John was generally acquiescent in team meetings, avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
The manager appreciated the team members who were acquiescent to the changes in the project timeline.
