biddable

Definitions

Easily managed, controlled, or taught; docile.

Willing to carry out orders or wishes; obedient.

Examples

The trainer was pleased to find that the young puppy was remarkably biddable and eager to learn new commands.

She preferred a biddable horse that would follow her lead without constant resistance during their morning rides.

In his old age, the once fierce guard dog had become surprisingly biddable and gentle with the neighborhood children.

Synonyms

compliant obedient amenable docile tractable submissive pliant

Antonyms

rebellious defiant stubborn unruly obstinate intractable insubordinate