COMPLACENT

complacent, self-satisfied, self-complacent

(adjective) contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions; “he had become complacent after years of success”; “his self-satisfied dignity”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

complacent (comparative more complacent, superlative most complacent)

Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

Apathetic with regard to an apparent need or problem.

Usage notes

• Complacent should not be confused with its homophone, complaisant.

Synonyms

• smug

• self-satisfied

Source: Wiktionary


Com*pla"cent, a. Etym: [L. complacens very pleasing, p. pr. of complacere; com- + placere to please: cf. F. complaisant. See Please and cf. Complaisant.]

Definition: Self-satisfied; contented; kindly; as, a complacent temper; a complacent smile. They look up with a sort of complacent awe . . . to kings. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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