complacent

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Learn the meaning of complacent with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

complacent

(adjective)

Meaning

self-satisfied and unaware of potential dangers

Example

"Despite the warnings, Sarah remained complacent about her exam preparations."

Synonyms

self-satisfiedcontentsmug

Antonyms

concerneddissatisfiedworried

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'complacentem', meaning pleased or satisfied.

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