Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pliantness

2 senses of pliantness

Sense 1
pliancy, pliantness, suppleness -- (the property of being pliant and flexible)
       => bendability, pliability -- (the property of being easily bent without breaking)

Sense 2
pliability, pliancy, pliantness, suppleness -- (adaptability of mind or character; "he was valued for his reliability and pliability"; "he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization")
       => adaptability -- (the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances)