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Docile

🔄 Synonyms of "Docile"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
sheepishShy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
tractable(of people) Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
tameddomesticated; made tame
teachablenounCapable of being taught; apt to learn.
sheeplikeResembling a sheep: docile or uncomplaining, or willing to follow a leader blindly.
gentleverbTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
meeknounHumble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
tameverb(chiefly of animals) Accustomed to human contact.
yieldingnounDocile, or inclined to give way to pressure.

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stubbornnounRefusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

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yieldingverbDocile, or inclined to give way to pressure.
tractable(of people) Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
teachableCapable of being taught; apt to learn.
tameddomesticated; made tame
tame(chiefly of animals) Accustomed to human contact.
gentleTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
meekHumble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
sheeplikeResembling a sheep: docile or uncomplaining, or willing to follow a leader blindly.
sheepishShy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
compliantWilling to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
amenableWilling to respond to persuasion or suggestions.
obedientWilling to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
submissiveMeekly obedient or passive; obsequious.
domesticOf or relating to the home.
biddableDocile, amenable or compliant.
supplePliant, flexible, easy to bend.
towardnoun(dated) Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
easyRequiring little skill or effort.
domitablenounAble to be tamed or bent to one's will; tamable, subduable.
pliant(figuratively) Easily influenced; tractable.

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