self-complacent (Meaning)
self-complacent (s)
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
self-complacent (a.)
Satisfied with one's own character, capacity, and doings; self-satisfied.
Synonyms & Antonyms of self-complacent
Synonyms:
- arrogant
- self-important
- important
- vain
- vainglorious
- hoity-toity
- self-conceited
- hifalutin
- disdainful
- overfamiliar
- self-satisfied
- insolent
- prideful
- bumptious
- egoistical
- egotistical
- egoistic
- egotistic
- complacent
- conceited
- immodest
- self-assertive
- pompous
- impudent
- overbold
- egomaniacal
- overweening
- haughty
- highfalutin
- proud
- self-asserting
- pretentious
- uppity
- snobbish
- smug
- supercilious
- high-hat
- presumptuous
- high-and-mighty
Antonyms:
self-complacent Sentence Examples
- Her self-complacent attitude blinded her to the impending crisis.
- John's self-complacency prevented him from recognizing his own shortcomings.
- The team's self-complacent mindset led them to underestimate their opponents.
- Sarah's self-complacency cost her a promotion at work.
- Richard refused to change his routine, reflecting his self-complacent nature.
- The self-complacent government failed to address the needs of its citizens.
- Mary's self-complacency made her believe she could succeed without putting in any effort.
- The company's self-complacent management team allowed the business to decline.
- The athlete's self-complacency prevented him from reaching his full potential.
- The doctor's self-complacency led to a misdiagnosis, nearly costing his patient their life.
FAQs About the word self-complacent
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actionsSatisfied with one's own character, capacity, and doings; self-satisfied.
arrogant, self-important, important, vain, vainglorious, hoity-toity, self-conceited, hifalutin, disdainful, overfamiliar
unassertive, unpretentious, timid, meek, humble, lowly, timid, unassuming, modest, humble
Her self-complacent attitude blinded her to the impending crisis.
John's self-complacency prevented him from recognizing his own shortcomings.
The team's self-complacent mindset led them to underestimate their opponents.
Sarah's self-complacency cost her a promotion at work.
