SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
acquiescent
adjective
Ready to accept a decision without resistance.
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Ready to accept decisions
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Usage distinction
Return to topSubmissive is stronger; amenable may simply mean open to a suggestion.
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See acquiescent in use
An acquiescent committee approved the plan without discussion.
An acquiescent member accepted the coordinator's proposed redistribution of duties without resistance, even though the plan changed her usual role.
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