yieldingness

Definitions

The quality or state of being inclined to give way to pressure, influence, or authority.

A disposition to be compliant, submissive, or flexible in nature.

Examples

Her yieldingness in the face of adversity surprised those who expected her to put up a fight.

The diplomat's yieldingness during the negotiations helped to de-escalate the growing international tension.

While some saw his yieldingness as a sign of weakness, others recognized it as a strategic choice to maintain harmony.

Synonyms

compliance submissiveness flexibility docility pliancy amenability tractability

Antonyms

stubbornness obstinacy inflexibility intransigence rigidity defiance adamancy