biddable
/'bidəbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Willing to obey: Describes a person who is ready and willing to carry out orders or requests from another person, especially an authority figure, without arguing or resisting.
- Docile, compliant: Indicates a tendency to be easily led, taught, or controlled; amenable to direction.
Usage
The adjective "biddable" is used to describe a person's character or temperament. It often carries a neutral or slightly positive connotation when referring to obedience, but can imply a lack of independence or assertiveness in some contexts. It is typically applied to people, especially children, students, or subordinates.
Examples
- Describing a person's nature:
- The new intern was remarkably biddable and completed every task without complaint.
- She was a biddable child who always followed her parents' rules.
- In a slightly critical context:
- The committee wanted someone more independent, not just a biddable follower.
- His biddable nature made him popular with managers but not with his peers.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: "more biddable", "most biddable".
- Of all the puppies, the golden retriever was the most biddable and eager to please.
- Used with modifying adverbs: "extremely biddable", "surprisingly biddable", "almost too biddable".
- The team was almost too biddable, never questioning the flawed plan.
Variants and Related Words
- Bid (verb): To offer a price or to command. While "biddable" is related to the sense of "command," it is not directly related to the auction sense of "bid."
- Biddableness (noun, rare): The quality of being biddable.
- Her biddableness was seen as a virtue in the strict household.
Synonyms
- Obedient: Complying with commands.
- Docile: Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
- Tractable: Easy to control or influence.
- Compliant: Inclined to agree with others or obey rules.
- Amenable: Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
Antonyms
- Disobedient: Refusing to obey.
- Recalcitrant: Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude.
- Headstrong: Determined to have one's own way.
- Intractable: Hard to control or deal with.
- Willful: Intent on having one's own way.
Idioms and Phrases
While there are no common idioms using "biddable," the concept is related to phrases like: - Toe the line: To obey the rules or conform to a standard. - Follow orders: To do what one is told to do. (Note: These phrases convey similar meanings of obedience but do not contain the word "biddable.")
Adjective
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willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
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too acquiescent to challenge authority
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