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complacente

[kõ.pla.ˈsẽ.tə]
adjectivepl: complacentes
complacent
1. Satisfied with oneself; showing a lack of concern about potential problems
He became complacent after his first success.
Ele ficou complacente após seu primeiro sucesso.
2. Willing to please; agreeable and accommodating
She was complacent to all his requests.
Ela era complacente com todos os seus pedidos.
3. Showing satisfaction or contentment, often inappropriately
A complacent attitude can hinder progress.
Uma atitude complacente pode impedir o progresso.
Synonyms
satisfeitoautoconfianteconformistacondescendente
Antonyms
críticovigilanteexigenteinsatisfeito

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
complacente
Standard usage; commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
complacente
Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar complacente - to become complacent
atitude complacente - complacent attitude
com um sorriso complacente - with a self-satisfied smile
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