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Complaisant

Definition:

Adjective

1. Willing to please others or do things for others without hesitation or resistance; cooperative.

2. Showing a willingness to agree or accept something.

3. Exhibiting a polite and accommodating manner.

4. Indicating a temporary or superficial willingness to comply with something.

Sense 1:

Adjective - Willing to please others or do things for others without hesitation or resistance; cooperative.

Example sentence: She was always complaisant, never refusing to lend a hand when anyone asked.

Related products: Manners Book, Cooperation Guide

Sense 2:

Adjective - Showing a willingness to agree or accept something.

Example sentence: He was complaisant in accepting the new terms of the contract.

Related products: Agreement Negotiation, Acceptance Therapy

Sense 3:

Adjective - Exhibiting a polite and accommodating manner.

Example sentence: The hostess at the restaurant was complaisant and made sure all the guests felt welcome.

Related products: Polite Manner Guide, Accommodating Behavior

Sense 4:

Adjective - Indicating a temporary or superficial willingness to comply with something.

Example sentence: His agreement to help was only complaisant, as he had no intention of following through.

Related products: Temporary Compliance, Surface Level Willingness