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Complacent vs Stubborn - What's the difference?

complacent | stubborn |

As adjectives the difference between complacent and stubborn

is that complacent is uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug while stubborn is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.

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

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    stubborn

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.
    • He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing?
    Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * stubbornly * stubbornness

    External links

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