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. The CDC:

   COVID-19 vaccines have undergone – and will continue to undergo – the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.Vaccinatingchildrenwill help protect them from getting COVID-19 and therefore reducing their risk of severedisease, hospitalizations, or developing long-term COVID-19 complications.Getting your children vaccinated can help protect them against COVID-19, as well as reduce disruptions to in-person learning and activities by helping curb community transmission, we know from our experience with the Delta variant that this virus is unpredictable, and we cannot afford to be complacent. It is critical to use science and data to guide our decisions about the pandemic and school COVID-19 plans.

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. Josh Schwerin:

   In an off-year election, it is critical to make sure that your voters know that the election is going to be close, that their vote matters and that the stakes are high, for that reason, it is important to have Terry McAuliffe and Terry McAuliffe allies out there talking about the election and how close it will be and making sure we don't get complacent.

4. Graeme Chaplin:

   I don't want to come across as complacent - I'll probably go to my next meeting and get an earful ! And that's the point, I'm here to know what we should be hearing about.

5. Chris Curtis:

   Between this point in the election cycle and election day there is usually a move back towards the government, especially when that government is Conservative, momentum matters in politics and I’m worried about losing the wind from our sails because expectations have been set too high for this year’s local elections. We need to keep working and can’t be complacent.