pliantness

• Nom désignant la qualité de ce qui se plie facilement, la flexibilité ou l'adaptabilité par nature ou par caractère.

A noun referring to the quality of being easily bent, flexible, or adaptable in nature or character.

indénombrable

1. Physical flexibilityB2formal

   The quality of being easily bent, folded, or shaped without breaking.

   flexibilité physique

   • The pliantness of the young willow branches made them ideal for basket weaving.
   • The leather's pliantness allowed it to be molded into a comfortable saddle.
   • The metal's pliantness decreased as it cooled, making it harder to work with.

   Synonymesbendabilityflexibilitylithenessmalleabilitypliabilitypliancysuppleness

   Antonymeshardnessinflexibilityrigiditystiffness

2. Mental or character adaptabilityC1formal

   The quality of being easily influenced, adaptable, or compliant in character or mind.

   Souplesse de caractère

   • Her pliantness of character allowed her to thrive in different cultural environments.
   • The negotiator's pliantness helped reach a compromise acceptable to all parties.
   • His pliantness in adopting new methods made him a valuable team member.

   Synonymesadaptabilitycompliancedocilityflexibilitymalleabilitypliabilityreceptivenesssupplenesstractability

   Antonymesinflexibilityintransigenceobstinacyrigiditystubbornness