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Complacent vs Bigheaded - What's the difference?

complacent | bigheaded |

As adjectives the difference between complacent and bigheaded

is that complacent is uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug while bigheaded is .

complacent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.
  • Apathetic with regard to an apparent need or problem.
  • Usage notes

    * (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complaisant.

    Synonyms

    * smug * self-satisfied

    Derived terms

    * (l) * self-complacent

    bigheaded

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)