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Egocentricity vs Complacent - What's the difference?

egocentricity | complacent |

As a noun egocentricity

is the quality of being egocentric.

As an adjective complacent is

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

egocentricity

English

Noun

(-)
  • The quality of being egocentric
  • 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