Acquiescent: meaning, definitions and examples
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acquiescent
[ ˌakwēˈesənt ]
willing compliance
Acquiescent describes a person who is willing to accept or comply with something passively, without protest. This willingness often indicates a lack of strong opinion or resistance against decisions or demands.
Synonyms
compliant, docile, obedient, submissive, yielding.
Examples of usage
- She remained acquiescent to the new rules.
- His acquiescent nature made it easy for others to take charge.
- The acquiescent response of the committee surprised many.
- Despite her reservations, she was acquiescent to the group's plans.
Translations
Translations of the word "acquiescent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conivente
🇮🇳 सहमति देने वाला
🇩🇪 einwilligend
🇮🇩 menyetujui
🇺🇦 согласний
🇵🇱 zgadzający się
🇯🇵 黙認する
🇫🇷 acquiescent
🇪🇸 accesible
🇹🇷 razı olan
🇰🇷 묵인하는
🇸🇦 موافق
🇨🇿 souhlasný
🇸🇰 súhlasný
🇨🇳 默许的
🇸🇮 pristajajoč
🇮🇸 samþykkjandi
🇰🇿 келісетін
🇬🇪 თანხმობის მქონე
🇦🇿 razı olan
🇲🇽 accesible
Etymology
The term 'acquiescent' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'acquiescere', which means 'to rest' or 'to be quiet'. This word is a combination of 'ad-' (to) and 'quiescere' (to rest or become quiet). The suffix '-ent' is often used in English to form adjectives indicating a state of being. First used in English in the early 17th century, 'acquiescent' adopted the meaning of a quiet acceptance or agreement. Over time, it has been used in various contexts, often in legal and political discussions, where individuals or groups may submit to decisions or actions without overt objection. This historical usage highlights the subtle interplay between consent and resistance in human interactions.