
Complaisant
Positive Connotation
Complaisant has a positive tone suggesting politeness and the desire to help others.

She was complaisant and always available to assist her colleagues.
Potential Weakness
Being complaisant can be seen as a weakness if it leads to always giving in to others' demands.

His complaisant nature made him vulnerable to peer pressure.
Not Submissive
Complaisant implies willingness to please, not submissiveness or lack of backbone.

Despite her complaisant demeanor, she was firm on her principles.
Compare with
AccommodateAgreeableAmiableCondescendIndulgentObligeServileSubmissive
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