Complacent

//kəmˈpleɪsənt//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "complacent" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

complacently complacentry overcomplacent self-complacent uncomplacent

Etymologically Related To

complaisant please

Related Terms

complacence complacency

Related Terms

apathetic complacence complacency satisfied smug

Similar Terms

content contented

Synonym Network

self complacent self satisfied smug

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