acquiescent
/ˌæk.wiˈɛs.nt/
accepting without protest
The employees remained acquiescent during the sudden restructuring.
The staff quietly accepted the sudden structural changes without arguing or protesting.
formal
Ready or willing to accept or agree to something without protest, resistance, or objection.
An acquiescent audience listened silently as the new policy was announced.
A passive audience listened quietly without objecting as the new rule was presented.
Often describes passive compliance, implying that someone surrenders or goes along with something to avoid conflict rather than out of genuine agreement.
Collocations
acquiescent naturea passive and submissive personalityremain acquiescentto stay compliant without offering oppositionacquiescent attitudea submissive or non-resistant mindset
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