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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    agreement acquiescence compliance consent concurrence assent approval acceptance tolerance indulgence accommodation obligingness deference courtesy politeness amiability affability geniality cordiality hospitality benevolence kindness generosity charity goodwill neighborliness friendliness sociability conviviality warmth hospitality consideration thoughtfulness graciousness courtesy politesse civility urbanity refinement elegance tact diplomacy decorum propriety respectfulness regard esteem admiration appreciation fondness liking affection attachment devotion dedication loyalty allegiance devotion commitment faithfulness fidelity constancy steadfastness stability dependability reliability trustworthiness sincerity honesty integrity uprightness rectitude virtue morality ethics principles values standards decency respectability honor dignity prestige reputation character credibility trust confidence faith reliance dependence

    Meaning of Complaisance

    The primary meaning of the word "complaisance" refers to the willingness to please or oblige others, often to an excessive degree.

    Definitions

    • The willingness to please or oblige others, often to an excessive degree
    • A polite and friendly disposition, often accompanied by a willingness to compromise or yield
    • An excessive or insincere attempt to please or flatter others

    Etymology of Complaisance

    The word "complaisance" originates from the French word "complaisant", which means "pleasing" or "obliging"
    The French word is derived from the Old French word "complaire", which means "to please" or "to gratify"
    The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a disposition or attitude of willingness to please or oblige others

    Example Uses

    • Her complaisance towards her colleagues made her a well-liked and respected member of the team
    • The hotel staff showed great complaisance in accommodating our requests and making our stay comfortable
    • The excessive complaisance of the manager towards the client's demands led to an unfair contract

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disagreement dissent noncompliance refusal rejection disapproval displeasure discontent dissatisfaction discontentment disgruntlement irritation annoyance vexation frustration disappointment disillusionment discontent dissatisfaction disaffection antagonism hostility opposition resistance defiance stubbornness obstinacy uncooperativeness unhelpfulness unsociability unfriendliness coldness aloofness distance reserve remoteness detachment

    Related Nouns

    courtesy politeness amiability affability geniality cordiality hospitality benevolence kindness generosity charity goodwill neighborliness friendliness sociability conviviality warmth accommodation obligingness deference courtesy politesse civility urbanity refinement elegance tact diplomacy decorum propriety respectfulness regard esteem admiration appreciation fondness liking affection attachment devotion dedication loyalty allegiance

    Related Verbs

    please oblige accommodate comply consent agree acquiesce assent approve accept tolerate indulge defer courtesy politesse civility urbanity refine elegance tact diplomize decorum propriety respect regard esteem admire appreciate fondle like affection attach devote dedicate loyalize allegize

    Related Adjectives

    courteous polite amiable affable genial cordial hospitable benevolent kind generous charitable good neighborly friendly sociable convivial warm accommodating obliging deferential courteous polite civil urbane refined elegant tactful diplomatic decent respectable respectful regardful estimable admirable appreciative fond likable affectionate attached devoted dedicated loyal allegiant complaisant obliging acquiescent compliant consenting agreeable assenting approving accepting tolerating indulgent deferential courteous polite civil urbane refined elegant tactful diplomatic