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complacent

/kəmˈpleɪsnt/
com · pla · cent kəm · ˈpleɪ · snt
English Definition
adj. showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one''s achievements
中文释义
自满的,自鸣得意的
Significado en Español
complaciente, satisfecho de sí mismo
한국어 뜻
안주하는, 자기만족하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tự mãn, tự hài lòng
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Example Sentence

His complacent attitude towards his grades worried his parents.

他对成绩的自满态度让他的父母担忧。

Synonyms
self-satisfied smug contented unconcerned
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together) + plac(calm) + ent → feeling calm together → becoming self-satisfied without striving for progress
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for the word “complacent”?

  1. A complacent
  2. B diligent
  3. C self-satisfied
  4. D ambitious
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C — self-satisfied. “complacent” means adj. showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one''s achievements

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After one easy win, the team grew ______ and stopped practicing hard.

  1. A anxious
  2. B driven
  3. C complacent
  4. D worried
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C — complacent. “complacent” means adj. showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one''s achievements

Common questions about “complacent”

What does “complacent” mean?

complacent — adj. showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one''s achievements. In Chinese: 自满的,自鸣得意的.

How do you pronounce “complacent”?

complacent is pronounced /kəmˈpleɪsnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · pla · cent.

How do you use “complacent” in a sentence?

His complacent attitude towards his grades worried his parents. (他对成绩的自满态度让他的父母担忧。)

What are synonyms for “complacent”?

self-satisfied, smug, contented, unconcerned — all close in meaning to complacent (adj. showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one''s achievements).

Is “complacent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. complacent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “complacent”?

com(together) + plac(calm) + ent → feeling calm together → becoming self-satisfied without striving for progress

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