As adjectives the difference between complacent and contrived
is that complacent is uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug while contrived is unnatural, forced.
As a verb contrived is
(contrive).
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
Related terms
* complacence
* complacency
External links
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contrived
English
Verb
(head)
(contrive)
Synonyms
*staged
Antonyms
* spontaneous