engedékeny

engedékeny is a Hungarian adjective used to describe a person or behavior characterized by a tendency to yield, be compliant, or be indulgent toward others' wishes. It can refer to a temperament that seeks harmony and avoids conflict, or to a manner of negotiating and decision-making that shows willingness to compromise. The degree of positivity or negativity depends on context; in some settings it signals flexibility and cooperativeness, while in others it may suggest passivity or excessive concession.

Origin and formation: The word derives from the Hungarian verb enged (to yield, to permit) and uses a common adjectival formation to denote a tendency or inclination. Thus engedékeny literally conveys someone inclined to yield or be permissive. The term appears in standard dictionaries and has everyday usage as well as in more formal discussions of behavior.

Usage and nuance: engedékeny can describe a person who is easy to persuade, a lenient parent, or a cooperative colleague. It can carry a neutral sense of flexibility or a mild negative sense if it implies excessive concession or lack of assertiveness in leadership or decision-making. The connotation depends on context and tone.

Related terms: engedékenység (compliance, submissiveness), hajlandóság (willingness), alkalmazkodó (adaptive), and the contrasts makacs (stubborn) or önálló (independent). See also: engedelmesség (obedience).