acquiescent
[/ˌækwiˈɛsənt/]
adjective
aquiescente
1. willing to accept something without protest or resistance; compliant or submissive
The acquiescent employee never questioned the manager's decisions.
O funcionário aquiescente nunca questionava as decisões do gerente.
2. showing agreement or acceptance, often passively or reluctantly
She gave an acquiescent nod when asked to work overtime.
Ela fez um aceno aquiescente quando lhe pediram para trabalhar horas extras.
3. tending to agree or consent without objection
An acquiescent attitude may prevent you from voicing legitimate concerns.
Uma atitude aquiescente pode impedir que você expresse preocupações legítimas.
In American business culture, being acquiescent is often viewed negatively as lacking leadership or assertiveness, while in some hierarchical corporate structures, particularly in Brazil, it may be seen as professionally prudent. The term is more formal and literary, less commonly used in everyday speech in both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking countries.
NYC Slang
goes along with the program
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