1. a willingness to please others; obliging or agreeable behavior
Usage: formal; often implies excessive eagerness to please

Examples

• Her complaisance made her popular at social gatherings, though some questioned whether she had genuine opinions.
• The manager's complaisance toward difficult clients sometimes undermined his authority.
• He showed complaisance by agreeing to help with the project despite his busy schedule.
• Excessive complaisance can prevent people from standing up for their own needs.
• The diplomat's complaisance in negotiations helped reach a peaceful agreement.
• She appreciated his complaisance when he rearranged his plans to accommodate her schedule.