complaisance (Meaning)

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complaisance (n)

a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

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a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

submissiveness,amenability, amiability, pleasantness, friendliness, geniality, good-naturedness, affability, compliance, sociability

disobedience, disagreeableness, surliness, disagreeableness, sullenness, disobedience,sullenness, surliness, intractability, recalcitrance

The waiter's unfailing complaisance ensured a delightful dining experience.

Her unwavering complaisance sometimes made it difficult to know her true feelings.

To win the client's trust, they emphasized patience and complaisance during negotiations.

Despite their initial resistance, the team adopted a more complaisant attitude towards the project changes.