Also means
yielding nature
Usage Note
Nachgiebigkeit can be neutral or slightly negative: in child-rearing contexts it often implies excessive permissiveness, while in conflict resolution it can mean healthy flexibility. Compare Kompromissbereitschaft.
Examples
"Zu viel Nachgiebigkeit schadet der Verhandlungsposition."
Natural Translation
Too much compliance damages the negotiating position.
Literal Translation
Too much pliability damages the negotiation-position.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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