acquiescent — ready to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: ready to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌækwiˈesənt/
Korean meaning: 저항 없이 순종하는, 묵인하는
Korean pronunciation: 애퀴**에**센트
Example Sentences
- The usually rebellious teenager became surprisingly acquiescent when promised a new smartphone.
- His acquiescent nature made him popular with his demanding customers.
- The cat was surprisingly acquiescent during its bath, unlike its usual dramatic protests.
acquiescent
ADJECTIVE//ˌækwiˈesənt//
ready to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance
The acquiescent employee calmly accepts the unwanted office reorganization
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Acquiescent beneath fluorescent light, quiet as a crescent moon tonight
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Origin
From Latin acquiescere, meaning 'to rest quietly' or 'to remain at rest.' The word literally suggests settling down peacefully rather than resisting.
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“The usually rebellious teenager became surprisingly acquiescent when promised a new smartphone.”
“His acquiescent nature made him popular with his demanding customers.”
“The cat was surprisingly acquiescent during its bath, unlike its usual dramatic protests.”
“The committee remained acquiescent to the chairman's proposals throughout the meeting.”
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