Easily bent (8)
'easily bent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pliant that I've seen before include "easily controlled" , "Supple or flexible" , "easily modified" , "Adaptable" , "Malleable, flexible" .)
'easily bent' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for flexible that I've seen before include "Lithe" , "Pliant" , "Not rigid" , "Giving" , "Adaptable to circumstances" .)