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Synonyms & Similar Words
smug
self-satisfied
content
pleased
happy
comfortable
tranquil
serene
placid
calm
complaisant
indulgent
permissive
lenient
tolerant
accepting
resigned
fatalistic
apathetic
lethargic
indifferent
lukewarm
unenthusiastic
unresponsive
inert
stagnant
torpid
somnolent
sluggish
languid
listless
Meaning of Complacent
According to Merriam-Webster, complacent refers to being pleased or satisfied with one's situation, often to the point of being smug or self-satisfied.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines complacent as feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction with your own situation or achievements, often in a way that seems unpleasant or annoying to others.
- The Oxford Dictionary states that complacent means having a feeling of calm and quiet pleasure or satisfaction, often in a way that shows a lack of concern or interest in changing one's circumstances.
Example Uses
- The company had become complacent after years of success and failed to innovate or adapt to changing market conditions.
- She was complacent in her relationship, assuming that everything would work out without putting in any effort.
- The team was complacent after winning the first game, but they soon realized that they needed to stay focused to win the championship.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dissatisfied
discontent
unhappy
uneasy
anxious
concerned
alarmed
vigilant
proactive
ambitious
driven
motivated
enthusiastic
energetic
dynamic
restless
discontented
disgruntled
disillusioned
unhappy
displeased