docility

doʊˈsɪlɪti
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Translation of docility into German

Noun

yielding behavior

quality of being easily taught, controlled, or submissive
Gelehrigkeit Folgsamkeit
  • Her docility made her a favorite student.Ihre Gelehrigkeit machte sie zur Lieblingsschülerin.
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Synonyms and analogies of docility in English

Examples of docility in a sentence

  • Workers complained that the culture rewarded docility over initiative.

Translations of "docility" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieFolgsamkeitnf.

Children's docility towards their teacher made the classroom a peaceful learning environment.

Die Folgsamkeit der Kinder gegenüber ihrem Lehrer schuf eine friedliche Lernumgebung im Klassenzimmer.

Gelehrigkeitn.

Spitze inspire their owners by loyalty, intelligence, friendly disposition and docility.

Spitze begeistern ihre Familien durch Treue, Intelligenz, herzliche Wesensart und Gelehrigkeit.

dieSanftmutnf.

Although sizeable, this breed possesses marked grace and docility.

Trotz ihrer Größe zeichnet sich diese Rasse durch Eleganz und Sanftmut aus.

Fügsamkeit gegenüber

This docility then commits us to receive the gifts of fortitude and discernment, which are essential elements of missionary spirituality.

Die Fügsamkeit gegenüber dem Geist verpflichtet sodann dazu, die Gaben der Festigkeit und der Unterscheidung anzunehmen, die wesentliche Züge eben dieser Spiritualität sind.

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Other translations for docility:

  • Zahmheitn.
  • fügsam

docility: Examples and translations in context

The kitten's docility was a stark contrast to its mischievous siblings.

Die Folgsamkeit des Kätzchens stand im krassen Gegensatz zu seinen übermütigen Geschwistern.

The plant's docility in adapting to different climates fascinated botanists.

Die Folgsamkeit der Pflanze in der Anpassung an verschiedene Klimazonen faszinierte Botaniker.

Despite its size, the elephant exhibited remarkable docility during the circus performance.

Trotz seiner Größe zeigte der Elefant bemerkenswerte Folgsamkeit während der Zirkusvorführung.

The cat surprised everyone with its docility, cuddling up to strangers without fear.

Die Katze überraschte alle mit ihrer Folgsamkeit, indem sie sich ohne Angst an Fremde kuschelte.

The elderly patient's docility was heartwarming as they patiently listened to the nurse's instructions.

Die Folgsamkeit des älteren Patienten war herzerwärmend, da er geduldig den Anweisungen der Krankenschwester lauschte.

The employee's docility in handling difficult customers earned praise from the manager.

Die Folgsamkeit des Mitarbeiters im Umgang mit schwierigen Kunden brachte ihm das Lob des Managers ein.

The flower's docility in blooming even in harsh conditions symbolized resilience and beauty.

Die Folgsamkeit der Blume, selbst unter rauen Bedingungen zu blühen, symbolisierte Widerstandskraft und Schönheit.

The robot's docility was programmed to follow instructions without question or hesitation.

Die Folgsamkeit des Roboters wurde so programmiert, dass er Anweisungen ohne Frage oder Zögern befolgt.

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