acquiescent

American  

[ak-wee-es-uhnt] / ˌæk wiˈɛs ənt /

adjective

1. disposed to acquiesce or consent tacitly.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of acquiescent

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

Example Sentences

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

Since assuming office after his third presidential bid, López Obrador has taken a pragmatic, and at times acquiescent, stance with Washington, acknowledging the crucial role of U.S. commerce and investment.

From Los Angeles Times

I nodded acquiescently, but didn’t make the questions any easier.

From Washington Post