1The complaisant attitude of the customer service representative was seen as a weakness by some, who felt she should be more assertive in dealing with difficult clients.
2Is it possible to be too complaisant in a relationship, sacrificing one's own desires and boundaries for the sake of harmony?
3The politician's complaisant response to the scandal was widely criticized as inadequate and insincere.
4While being friendly and courteous is important, being overly complaisant can undermine one's authority and credibility in a professional setting.
5There is a fine line between being gracious and being complaisant; the former is a virtue, while the latter can be a vice.