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Meaning of complacent
The primary meaning of the word "complacent" is being pleased with oneself or one's situation, often to the point of being uncritically self-satisfied.
Etymology of complacent
The word "complacent" originates from the Latin "complacere," meaning to please greatly, which is a combination of "com-" (meaning together or thoroughly) and "placere" (meaning to please)
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe a state of being pleased or satisfied, often with connotations of being overly self-satisfied or smug
Synonyms
smug
self-satisfied
content
pleased
happy
satisfied
placid
serene
tranquil
calm
unmoved
untroubled
complaisant
indulgent
lenient
permissive
tolerant
apathetic
lethargic
indifferent
unconcerned
unresponsive
inert
passive
lazy
sluggish
torpid
dormant
self-complacent
proud
arrogant
haughty
superior
condescending
patronizing
dismissive
cavalier
nonchalant
carefree
lackadaisical
Definitions
- Having or showing an excessively pleased or self-satisfied attitude, often because one has achieved something or is in a comfortable situation
- * Feeling or showing smugness or indifference, often to the point of being unaware of potential problems or dangers
Usage Examples
- The company became complacent after years of success and failed to innovate or adapt to changing market conditions
- * She was complacent in her relationship, assuming that everything was fine without making any effort to communicate or resolve issues