Synonyms 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

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1. complacent

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

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

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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"

   Synonyms:
   smug, self-satisfied, self-complacent

   Antonyms:
   discontent, discontented

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. complacentadjective

   Synonyms:
   pleased, satisfied, gratified, contented

2. complacentadjective

   Synonyms:
   civil, polite, courteous, affable, easy, obliging, urbane, COMPLAISANT, gracious

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1. List of paraphrases for "complacent":

   over-confident, self-satisfied, indulgent, softly-softly, self-congratulatory, satisfied, accommodating

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1. Tristain Shury:

   Always give yourself that extra push. Too often we become complacent at one stage when life is about growth and elevation to the next.

2. Jay Abiona:

   Just because you’ve never been a victim doesn’t mean you’re safe. Don’t get complacent. Stay Alert & Be Safe!

3. James Athey:

   Markets in general are still trying to find their feet, equities, of course, continue to shrug off or ignore anything that might be considered remotely negative as they continue their merry and complacent dance towards an inevitable reckoning.

4. Mac Zilber:

   I think a lot of it is inspiration meets opportunity, it’s Donald Trump first and foremost. But President Trump and congressional Republicans’re also being driven by a lot of donors and activists out there. And frankly, some people were a little more complacent under Obama. They’re finally taking that step.

5. Governor Andrew Cuomo:

   Let's not get complacent, social distancing is working. ... That's why you see those numbers coming down.