acquiescent

a retiring, acquiescent woman.

My brother is of the acquiescent rather than the militant type.

too acquiescent to challenge the propriety of offering a bribe.

She remained acquiescent in the face of criticism.

His acquiescent attitude towards his boss earned him a promotion.

The acquiescent agreement was reached without much debate.

The acquiescent student always followed the teacher's instructions.

The acquiescent nature of the team leader helped maintain harmony in the group.

The acquiescent response indicated a lack of initiative.

She was too acquiescent in her relationship, always giving in to her partner's demands.

His acquiescent behavior was mistaken for weakness by some colleagues.

The acquiescent acceptance of the new policy surprised many employees.

She was not naturally acquiescent and often challenged authority.

Even bosses in Germany, long used to acquiescent unions, now face demands to pay up.

Sure enough the simulation showed that a second planet could have formed in the Earth's acquiescent zone.

Unless he could have her near him again, kiss her, hold her close and acquiescent, he wanted nothing more from life.

It was hardly a year since they had come to live at Tipton Grange with their uncle, a man nearly sixty, of acquiescent temper, miscellaneous opinions, and uncertain vote.

Henriette was silent. To stop the conversation, in which I feared my young blood might take fire, I answered in monosyllables, mostly acquiescent, avoiding discussion; but Monsieur de Mortsauf had too much sense not to perceive the meaning of my politeness.