1. the quality of being docile, compliant, or easily managed
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The child’s towardliness made him a favorite among his teachers.
• Her towardliness in accepting criticism helped her improve quickly.
• The horse’s towardliness made it ideal for beginning riders.
• His natural towardliness contrasted sharply with his brother’s rebellious nature.
• The student’s towardliness was evident in how readily she followed instructions.