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Deferential vs Acquiescent - What's the difference?

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Deferential is a synonym of acquiescent.


As adjectives the difference between deferential and acquiescent

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while acquiescent is willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.

deferential

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • respectful and considerate; showing deference
  • (anatomy) of, or relating to the vas deferens
  • based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions

    • Related terms

    * deferent

    Anagrams

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    acquiescent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance
  • resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit; assentive; as, an acquiescent policy.

    • See also

    * quiescent

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