complaisant Antonyms

Meaning of complaisant

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complaisant (s)

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

complaisant Sentence Examples

  1. The salesperson's overly complaisant demeanor made her sales pitch feel inauthentic.
  2. The king's advisors warned him against surrounding himself with yes-men and complaisant courtiers.
  3. Despite their usual bickering, the siblings adopted a surprisingly complaisant attitude for the sake of their parents' visit.
  4. The dog trainer emphasized the importance of establishing dominance over overly complaisant canines.
  5. He navigated the complex office politics with a blend of charm and calculated complaisance.
  6. The historical novel explored the societal consequences of a complacent and complaisant population.
  7. Though grateful for the job offer, she hesitated due to the expectation of complete complaisance in the workplace.
  8. The magician's trick relied on the audience's momentary lapse in focus and complaisant nature.
  9. The negotiator stressed the benefits of a win-win situation, avoiding unnecessary concessions and complaisance.
  10. Despite her initial reluctance, she adopted a more complaisant attitude to avoid escalating the argument.

FAQs About the word complaisant

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

thoughtful,gracious, agreeable, amenable, friendly, obliging, accommodating, solicitous, accommodative,helpful

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The salesperson's overly complaisant demeanor made her sales pitch feel inauthentic.

The king's advisors warned him against surrounding himself with yes-men and complaisant courtiers.

Despite their usual bickering, the siblings adopted a surprisingly complaisant attitude for the sake of their parents' visit.

The dog trainer emphasized the importance of establishing dominance over overly complaisant canines.