3. (adj)amenable open to being acted upon in a certain way Synonyms: conformable, tractable Antonyms: defiant, unsusceptible, irresponsible, noncompliant, insusceptible
4. (adj)amenable liable to answer to a higher authority Synonyms: conformable, tractable Antonyms: irresponsible, defiant, unsusceptible, insusceptible, noncompliant
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'amenable'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. amenable One who is docile is easily taught; one who is tractable is easily led; one who is pliant is easily bent in any direction; compliant represents one as inclined or persuaded to agreement with Synonyms: docile, amenable, manageable, pliant, teachable, compliant, obedient, submissive, tractable, gentle, pliable, tame, yielding Antonyms: determined, inflexible, opinionated, self-willed, wilful, dogged, intractable, resolute, stubborn, unyielding, firm, obstinate