Self-Complacent

Pronunciation: /self.kəmˈpleɪsnt/

Definitions of self-complacent

adjective having or showing smug or unwarranted satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

Example Sentences

A1 She was self-complacent about her ability to speak English.

A2 He seemed self-complacent after receiving praise for his work.

B1 Her self-complacent attitude often rubbed her coworkers the wrong way.

B2 The CEO's self-complacent demeanor alienated many of the company's employees.

C1 His self-complacent behavior hindered his professional growth and development.

C2 The author's self-complacent attitude towards criticism led to a decline in the quality of his work.

Examples of self-complacent in a Sentence

formal The self-complacent CEO failed to see the flaws in his company's strategy.

informal She's always so self-complacent, thinking she's better than everyone else.

slang Don't be so self-complacent, you still have a lot to learn.

figurative His self-complacent attitude was like a thick fog, clouding his judgment and preventing him from seeing the truth.

Grammatical Forms of self-complacent

• past tense: self-complacented
• plural: self-complacents
• comparative: more self-complacent
• superlative: most self-complacent
• present tense: self-complacents
• future tense: will be self-complacent
• perfect tense: have been self-complacent
• continuous tense: is being self-complacent
• singular: self-complacent
• positive degree: self-complacent
• infinitive: to self-complacent
• gerund: self-complacenting
• participle: self-complacented

Origin and Evolution of self-complacent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'self-complacent' originated from the Latin word 'complacentem', which means 'pleasing oneself'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is pleased with themselves, the term 'self-complacent' has evolved to also convey a sense of smugness or excessive self-satisfaction.