acquiescent

[ak-wee-es-uhnt]

adjective

1. disposed to acquiesce or consent tacitly.

Other Word Forms

• acquiescently adverb
• half-acquiescent adjective
• half-acquiescently adverb
• nonacquiescent adjective
• nonacquiescently adverb
• unacquiescent adjective
• unacquiescently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of acquiescent¹

First recorded in 1745–55, acquiescent is from the Latin word acquiēscent- (stem of acquiēscēns, present participle of acquiēscere ). See acquiesce, -ent

Example Sentences

Critics allege increasing pressure and attacks on journalists, acquiescent media and a shrinking space for dissenting voices.

From BBC

They obtain key support from wealthy interests, but rather than a fervent mass following they count on a divided, apathetic or acquiescent population to gain and hold power.

From Salon

The key to Sheinbaum's success seems to have been in refusing to back down on unreasonable requests or matters of real importance, while similarly not appearing subservient or acquiescent to the White House's demands.

From BBC

Private, internal anger at his failings was a good thing, he claimed, a "disputatious culture" better than a "quietly acquiescent" one.

From BBC

Especially when their mode of emotional reaction is increasingly becoming more combative and agitated rather than docile and acquiescent.

From Seattle Times