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SELF-COMPLACENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-complacent mean?
• SELF-COMPLACENT (adjective)
The adjective SELF-COMPLACENT has 1 sense:
1. contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
Familiarity information: SELF-COMPLACENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
Synonyms:
complacent; self-complacent; self-satisfied
Context example:
his self-satisfied dignity
Similar:
content; contented (satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are)
Derivation:
self-complacency (the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself)
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