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- [kuh m-pley-suh ns, -zuh ns, kom-pluh-zans]
- /kəmˈpleɪ səns, -zəns, ˈkɒm pləˌzæns/
- /kəmˈpleɪ.zəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pley-suh ns, -zuh ns, kom-pluh-zans]
- /kəmˈpleɪ səns, -zəns, ˈkɒm pləˌzæns/
Definitions of complaisance word
- noun complaisance deference to the wishes of others; willing compliance 3
- noun complaisance an act of willing compliance 3
- noun complaisance willingness to please; disposition to be obliging and agreeable; affability 3
- noun complaisance an act or instance of this 3
- noun complaisance the quality of being complaisant. 1
- noun complaisance a complaisant act. 1
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Origin of complaisance
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
From French, dating back to 1645-55; See origin at complaisant, -ance
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Parts of speech for Complaisance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complaisance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
complaisance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for complaisance
noun complaisance
- compliance — a disposition to yield to or comply with others
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
- acquiescence — Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it.
- deference — Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
Antonyms for complaisance
noun complaisance
- disobedience — lack of obedience or refusal to comply; disregard or transgression.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
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