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/dɒsɪˈlɪti/ · doc·i·li·ty
noun
  1. The quality of being easily taught or trained, or the state of being gentle and submissive. The docility of the young animals made them easy to handle.
noun
  1. A quality of being easily influenced or managed. The docility of the crowd made it easy for the politician to sway their opinions.

Synonyms

tractabilitysubmissivenessteachabilitypliabilitymalleabilitycomplianceobedienceyieldingness

Antonyms

recalcitranceobstinacyintractabilitystubbornnessrefusal
Did you know? The word 'docility' has been used in various contexts, including animal training and education, to describe the ease with which individuals can be taught or managed.

Related terms

tractabledocileteachabletrainablemalleablepliablecompliantobedient
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026