Word
acceptant
Phoneticsac·cep·tant
Definition
adj. willing to receive or agree to something without complaining. It describes a person who is calm and ready to take what comes their way.
adj. willing to receive or agree to something; characterized by a lack of resistance or complaint. Often used to describe a person's attitude toward a situation or a gift.
Examples
“She was very acceptant of the new rules.”
“Despite the unexpected delay, the team remained acceptant of the change in schedule.”
“The patient's family showed a remarkably acceptant attitude toward the experimental treatment, choosing to focus on the potential for recovery rather than the risks involved.”
Examples
simple
“She was very acceptant of the new rules.”
contextual
“Despite the unexpected delay, the team remained acceptant of the change in schedule.”
complex
“The patient's family showed a remarkably acceptant attitude toward the experimental treatment, choosing to focus on the potential for recovery rather than the risks involved.”
Etymology
From accept + -ant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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