A life of this may not totally please (4)

I believe the answer is:

ease

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'a life' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'this may not totally please' is the wordplay.
'EASE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ease that I've seen before include "Comfort; simplicity" , "Lessen intensity" , "Allay" , "Make less severe, comfort" , "Assuage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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