a. | 1. | Yielding; bending; pliant; submissive. |
Adj. | 1. | compliant - disposed or willing to comply; "children compliant with the parental will" Antonyms: defiant, noncompliant - boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude" |
2. | compliant - willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; "too acquiescent to challenge authority"; "a gentle and biddable soul"; "children compliant with the parental will" Synonyms: acquiescent, biddable | |
3. | compliant - easily influenced or imposed on | |
4. | compliant - evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient" Synonyms: meek, spiritless |