acquiescent
adjectiveReady to accept a decision without resistance.
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nounAn unwillingness to accept beliefs, behavior, or people different from one's own.
Refusal to accept differences
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intolerant
adjectiveUnwilling to accept views, behavior, or people regarded as different or objectionable.
Unwilling to accept differences
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liberal
adjectiveOpen to unfamiliar ideas or ways of living rather than narrowly bound by convention.
Open to different ideas
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passive
adjectiveTaking little independent action or accepting events without active resistance.
receptive
adjectiveWilling to listen to, consider, or accept ideas and suggestions.
resigned
adjectiveAccepting an unwelcome situation without further resistance.
submissive
adjectiveInclined to accept another person's authority or wishes without resistance.
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