rolling with punches

acquiescent adjustable amenable biddable complaisant compliant discretionary docile gentle going every which way hanging loose like putty in hands manageable open tractable variable

brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant rigid stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding

buoyant strong supple tough volatile

airy effervescent elastic expansive hardy irrepressible plastic pliable quick to recover rebounding rubbery snapping back springy stretchy

delicate weak

hard inflexible rigid stiff

aloof apathetic cool cool as cucumber detached dispassionate dry enduring impassive imperturbable indifferent indomitable long-suffering matter-of-fact patient phlegmatic resigned self-controlled sober stolid unconcerned unemotional unflappable unmoved

anxious depressed stressed upset

acquiescent amenable biddable complaisant compliant controllable docile ductile facile flexible game going along with governable hanging loose malleable meek obedient persuadable plastic pliable pliant putty in hands subdued submissive tame tractile willing workable yielding

intractable obstinate stubborn uncontrollable unmanageable unruly