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Complaisant vs Well-bred - What's the difference?

complaisant | well-bred | Synonyms |

Complaisant is a synonym of well-bred.


As adjectives the difference between complaisant and well-bred

is that complaisant is compliant while well-bred is well-mannered and refined because of a good upbringing and education.

complaisant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • compliant
  • Willing to do what pleases others.
  • (archaic) polite, showing respect

    • Usage notes

    * (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.

    Derived terms

    * complaisantly

    well-bred

    English

    Adjective

  • well-mannered and refined because of a good upbringing and education
  • (of animals) of good breed