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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