Complaisant has a positive tone suggesting politeness and the desire to help others. She was complaisant and always available to assist her colleagues.
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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.
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Not Submissive
Complaisant implies willingness to please, not submissiveness or lack of backbone. Despite her complaisant demeanor, she was firm on her principles.