Antonyms for complacent
kəmˈpleɪ səntcom·pla·cent

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1. complacentadjective

   Synonyms:
   smug, self-satisfied

2. complacentadjective

   Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

   Synonyms:
   smug, self-satisfied

3. complacentadjective

   Apathetic with regard to an apparent need or problem.

   Synonyms:
   smug, self-satisfied

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. complacent

   Antonyms:
   dissatisfied, irritated, churlish, unmannerly, morose, austere, grudging

   Synonyms:
   pleased, satisfied, content, pleasant, affable, kind, mannerly, acquiescent, amiable

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1. complacent, self-satisfied, self-complacentadjective

   contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

   "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity"

   Antonyms:
   discontent, discontented

   Synonyms:
   smug, self-satisfied, self-complacent

How to use complacent in a sentence?

1. Huw Evans:

   In the UK, the real political uncertainty for our sector comes from the dual and interconnected possibility that the UK could leave the EU and that the UK could dissolve if Scotland voted to become independent, even five years ago, the likelihood of both would have seemed far more remote than they do now and so we certainly cannot be complacent.

2. Morgan Stanley:

   We have growing concerns about crude fundamentals and prices in 2H15 and 2016 after the quick recovery (since January) ... The market appears complacent about rising OPEC production and upcoming Iran discussions, both of which could more than offset U.S. declines, that said, retesting YTD (year-to-date) lows is very unlikely. Healthy transport demand, reflected in strong refining margins, capex cuts and low spare capacity should limit downside.

3. Paul Spoonley:

   I think most people wouldn't have understood either that we had an important Muslim community in our midst, or that we had extremist terrorists who were prepared to articulate and to attack on the basis of extremist views, we were very complacent on both scores.

4. Alan Gayle:

   There are some wicked winds swirling around from a macro perspective and you can't afford to be complacent.

5. Ashok Gulati:

   The whole government machinery became complacent.

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