acquiescent in English
- acquiescent⇄acquiescent, adjective.
quietly consenting or agreeing; acquiescing. - acquiescent⇄adv. acquiescently.
acquiescent in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
acquiescent in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
acquiescent in Sindhi سنڌي
Acquiescent
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˌakwēˈes(ə)nt/
Definitions
- Ready to accept something without protest; willing to give in.
- Characterized by or expressing acquiescence.
Usage Examples
- His acquiescent attitude made it easy for the team to move forward with the plan.
- She remained acquiescent despite her reservations about the project.
Etymology
From Latin "acquiescentem," present participle of "acquiescere," meaning "to rest or be quiet."
Synonyms
- Compliant
- Submissive
- Agreeable
Antonyms
- Defiant
- Resistant
- Opposed
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Consentidor |
| French | Acquiescent |
| German | Einstimmend |
| Italian | Acquiescente |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 默许的 |
| Japanese | 黙認の |
| Korean | 묵인하는 |
| Russian | Согласный |
| Arabic | موافق |
| Hindi | स्वीकृत |
| Bengali | মেনে নেওয়া |
| Telugu | అంగీకారమైన |
| Marathi | स्वीकृती देणारा |
| Tamil | அங்கீகாரம் கொடுப்பவர் |
| Gujarati | માટે સહમતિ આપનાર |
| Malayalam | അംഗീകരിക്കുന്ന |
| Punjabi | ਸਵੀਕਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਾ |
| Odia | ଗ୍ରହଣ କରୁଥିବା |
| Assamese | স্বীকৃত |
| Urdu | رضامند |
| Finnish | Suostuva |
| Dutch | Instemmend |
| Swedish | Samtyckande |
| Norwegian | Samtykkende |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary slightly in different English-speaking regions.
Historical Usage
The term has been in use since the early 19th century, often in philosophical and political contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, acquiescence may reflect respect for authority or social harmony.
More Information
Understanding the term acquiescent can aid in recognizing social dynamics and power relations in various contexts.