nondefiant

/ˌnɑndɪfˈeɪnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not showing or expressing defiance or resistance

“The nondefiant attitude of the student in class impressed the teacher.”

2. adverb

not defiantly or with defiance

“She walked nondefiantly out of the room, despite the teacher’s scolding.”

Synonyms

  • compliant
  • unresistant

Antonyms

  • defiant
  • resistant