acquiescent

adjective

UK/ˌæk.wiˈes.ᵊnt/
US/ˌæk.wiˈes.ᵊnt/

Definitions of acquiescent adjective

  1. Characterized by a willingness to accept or comply with what others want or request.

    • During team meetings, he always displays an acquiescent attitude, rarely voicing his own opinions.

    • She was acquiescent to the new management policies, even though she had some reservations privately.

    • The employees of this department often acquiesce to their superior's decisions, lacking a challenging voice.