Associations to the word «Complacent»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

COMPLACENT, adjective. Contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions; "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke