| Main Entry: |
complacent |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
contented |
Synonyms: |
conceited,
confident, easy-going, egoistic,
egotistic, gratified,
happy,
obsequious,
pleased,
satisfied, self-assured, self-contented, self-pleased, self-possessed,
self-righteous, self-satisfied,
serene,
smug,
unconcerned
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| Notes: |
complacent means 'pleased or satisfied with how things are, with how they affect one's self,' 'self-satisfied, smug'; complaisant means 'attempting or eager to please or satisfy,' 'obliging, affable' - complacent thus refers to a state of mind and complaisant to a disposition to behave or conduct oneself in a way that pleases or satisfies others |
Antonyms: |
concerned, discontent, discontented, dissatisfied
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