Word
pleaser
Phoneticspleas·er, stress on the first syllable
/ˈpɫizɝ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who tries very hard to make other people happy or satisfied, often by doing what they want. You use this to describe someone who cares a lot about being liked.
n. a person who habitually attempts to satisfy or gratify others, often at the expense of their own needs or preferences. Frequently used in the compound 'people-pleaser' to describe a specific personality trait.
Examples
“He is a real crowd pleaser who loves making people laugh.”
“As a natural pleaser, she found it difficult to say no to her colleagues even when she was overwhelmed with work.”
“The candidate's platform was a classic crowd pleaser, designed to appeal to the broadest possible demographic without committing to any controversial structural reforms.”
Examples
simple
“He is a real crowd pleaser who loves making people laugh.”
contextual
“As a natural pleaser, she found it difficult to say no to her colleagues even when she was overwhelmed with work.”
complex
“The candidate's platform was a classic crowd pleaser, designed to appeal to the broadest possible demographic without committing to any controversial structural reforms.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pleaser” in context.
Verb
01. describe as pleaser
“Friends often describe her as a pleaser who hates any kind of conflict.”
verb + prep + noun
02. pleaser seeks
“A typical pleaser seeks validation through the approval of others.”
noun + verb
03. pleaser struggles
“The pleaser struggles to set boundaries in personal relationships.”
noun + verb
Adjective
04. chronic pleaser
“As a chronic pleaser, she found it impossible to say no to extra work.”
adj + noun
05. compulsive pleaser
“He realized that being a compulsive pleaser was damaging his mental health.”
adj + noun
06. natural pleaser
“His personality as a natural pleaser made him very popular in the office.”
adj + noun
07. perpetual pleaser
“The perpetual pleaser often neglects their own needs for the sake of others.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. tendency as pleaser
“Her tendency as a pleaser meant she often took on too many responsibilities.”
noun + prep + noun
09. be a bit of a pleaser
“I've always been a bit of a pleaser, so I hate letting people down.”
10. classic case of a pleaser
“It was a classic case of a pleaser trying to keep everyone happy at once.”
11. stop being such a pleaser
“You need to stop being such a pleaser and start standing up for yourself.”
Usage
Often appears in the compound 'people-pleaser' or 'crowd-pleaser'.
Real-World Examples
“The reason that true people pleasers make sacrifices for other people isn’t for a reward, or out of kindness.” “A people pleaser buries their true feelings in order to feel safe or reap approval, which can be harmful in the long term Credit: Heedayah Lockman” “Well, you might be a people pleaser, and your urge to make people happy could be making you sick, says Lizzie Moult, a therapist based in Scotland and author of the upcoming book, “ F*** Approval. You Don’t Need It!” Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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