Fulfill vs Complacent - What's the difference?

As a verb fulfill

is (archaic) to fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.

uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

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(en verb)

(archaic) To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.

To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.

To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).

* fulfilled * fulfilling * fulfillable * fulfillment

(en adjective)

Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

Apathetic with regard to an apparent need or problem.

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

* smug * self-satisfied

* (l) * self-complacent

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