complacent

Meaning

Adjective

  • Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.
  • Apathetic with regard to an apparent need or problem.

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Origin

  • Borrowed from Latin complacēns ("very pleasing"), present participle of complacēre, from com- + placēre; see please and compare complaisant.

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