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acquiescent

adjective

willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
CQ
Scrabble score
24
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

æˈkwi.ɛsn̩t

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Definitions

adjective

  1. willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

    “too acquiescent to challenge authority”

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Example Sentences

too acquiescent to challenge authority
a gentle, biddable soul

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