acquiescent
/ˌækwiˈesnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌækwiˈesnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-kwē-ˈe-sᵊnt/ (ame, mw)
acquiescent — adjective
- acquiescentpositive
- more acquiescentcomparative
- most acquiescentsuperlative
1. describes someone who willingly follows the wishes or decisions of others, accep
describes someone who willingly follows the wishes or decisions of others, accepting what is asked without voicing objection or pushback
Professor Chen found his acquiescent students refreshing after years of teaching argumentative classes.
attributive: acquiescent + noun (students)
The board remained acquiescent, approving the merger without a single objection.
predicative: remain + acquiescent
Dr. Okafor described her patient as acquiescent, agreeing to every recommended test without question.
Mei-Lin's acquiescent smile during the negotiation concealed years of business experience.
The Watanabe family adopted an acquiescent posture toward the new zoning regulations.
- compliant
emphasises following rules or specific instructions; more neutral in tone
- submissive
carries a stronger implication of yielding to authority, often with a negative or power-imbalance connotation
- accommodating
more positive and active, suggesting helpful flexibility rather than passive acceptance
- docile
emphasises being easy to teach, manage, or handle; often used for students, animals, or children
- rebellious
actively resists or fights against authority or expectations
- defiant
openly challenges or refuses to obey, often with visible confidence
- resistant
opposes or withstands pressure to change or comply
文法句型
acquiescent + noun
be/seem/remain + acquiescent
用法筆記
Predominantly used in formal, written, or academic contexts rather than everyday conversation. Describes a general disposition orpattern of behaviour, not a single action — one would not say 'she was acquiescent for a moment'. Common modifiers include 'entirely', 'largely', 'remarkably', and 'strangely'.