Complaisance (Noun)
Meaning
A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her complaisance made it difficult for her friends to take her seriously, as she would often change her mind to suit someone else's opinion.
- The team's complaisance to their demanding coach led to a toxic work environment where no one dared to speak up.
- Despite knowing better, he let his complaisance guide his actions and agreed to go along with his friends' reckless plan.
- Her complaisance in the face of her partner's infidelity only seemed to embolden their behavior.
- The politician's complaisance to big donors and special interest groups had enraged the voters, who felt that they were being ignored.