uncomplaisant

A strict teacher gives an uncomplaisant look to a student who hasn't done their homework.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not eager to please: "uncomplaisant" describes a person who is not willing to comply with others' wishes or to be agreeable; lacking in obligingness or courtesy.
   • Not accommodating: It refers to a demeanor that is not flexible, helpful, or considerate of others' needs.

Usage Examples

• (Her unwillingness to be agreeable hindered teamwork.)
• (The waiter was not accommodating or polite.)

Advanced Usage

• "Uncomplaisant demeanor": a manner that is not friendly or cooperative.

  • His uncomplaisant demeanor during the meeting alienated his colleagues. (His lack of friendliness or cooperation caused distance.)

• "Uncomplaisant reply": a response that shows no effort to please or assist.

  • She gave an uncomplaisant reply to the invitation, simply saying "no" without explanation. (The reply was curt and unhelpful.)

Variants and Related Words

• Complaisant (adj): willing to please others; obliging; agreeable.

  • The complaisant host ensured every guest felt welcome. (The host was eager to please.)

• Complaisance (n): the quality of being willing to please; politeness and courtesy.

  • Her complaisance made her popular among friends. (Her willingness to please was admired.)

• Uncomplaisantly (adv): in a manner that is not obliging or agreeable.

  • He responded uncomplaisantly to the request for help. (He refused help without courtesy.)

Synonyms

• Unoobliging: not willing to do favors or help.
• Disagreeable: unpleasant or unfriendly in manner.
• Unaccommodating: not helpful or flexible.

Antonyms

• Complaisant: willing to please.
• Obliging: ready to do favors.
• Accommodating: helpful and flexible.

Related Idioms

• "To be a stick in the mud": to be uncomplaisant or resistant to change or cooperation.

  • He was such a stick in the mud, refusing to adjust the schedule. (He was uncomplaisant and unaccommodating.)

• "To give someone the cold shoulder": to be deliberately unfriendly or uncomplaisant.

  • She gave him the cold shoulder when he asked for assistance. (She was uncomplaisant and unhelpful.)