Synonyms of acquiescent
10 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for acquiescent is willing. Other synonyms of acquiescent are prepared, complicit, obliging and happy. The opposite of acquiescent is unwilling.
Synonyms and similar words for acquiescent
adjectiveConceding to a sin or crime.
- complicitAssociated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- assenting
- agreeableWilling; ready to agree or consent.
- pleased
- happy
- consenting
- obligingHappy and ready to do favours for others.
- preparedDisposed, willing, ready (to do something).
- willingReady to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.
- ultroneous archaicSpontaneous; voluntary.
Opposite of acquiescent
adjectiveMore antonyms
- inacquiescentNot acquiescent.
- unagreeableDisagreeable; unpleasant.
- unconsentingNot consenting.
- unwillingNot willing; reluctant.
Meaning of acquiescent
- adjective Willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.
- adjective Resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit.
acquiescent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of acquiescent
- What is another word for acquiescent?
- Acquiescent has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as willing, prepared, complicit, obliging and happy.
- What is the opposite of acquiescent?
- The opposite of acquiescent is unwilling.
- What does acquiescent mean?
- Acquiescent means willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.
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