1. A response characterized by passive acceptance, agreement, or compliance without active protest or resistance
The employee gave an acquiescent response to the manager's demands, nodding along despite disagreeing.
O funcionário deu uma resposta aquiescente às exigências do gerente, concordando passivamente apesar de discordar.
2. In psychology or behavioral contexts, a reaction that indicates silent acceptance or resignation rather than genuine agreement
Her acquiescent response masked her true feelings about the situation.
Sua resposta aquiescente mascarava seus verdadeiros sentimentos sobre a situação.