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people pleaser

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[pee-puhl pleez-er] / ˈpi pəl ˈpliz ər /

noun

people pleasers plural
  1. a person who habitually puts others' needs above their own, often to their detriment.


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Badenoch emphasised that she likes Burnham, who she has met before, calling him a "nice guy" and a "people pleaser".

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

We could be the go-getter, the people pleaser, the co-dependent one, or even the savior.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

Olsen: I’ve seen you describe yourself as a reformed people pleaser.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2025

It’s a little odd to hear the musician describe himself as a people pleaser.

From BBC Nov. 27, 2024

“Oh my God, I’m a people pleaser? That’s the worst.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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