noun
- the quality of being easily bent, shaped, or molded without breaking
- the quality of being easily influenced, persuaded, or controlled by others
Examples
- The pliantness of the clay made it perfect for sculpting.
- Young branches showed remarkable pliantness in the strong wind.
- The wire’s pliantness allowed it to be shaped into intricate designs.
- Her pliantness made her vulnerable to peer pressure.
- The manager appreciated the team’s pliantness during the reorganization.
- The material’s pliantness decreased as it cooled and hardened.