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Ignorance vs Complacent - What's the difference?

ignorance | complacent |

As a noun ignorance

is the condition of being uninformed or uneducated. Lack of knowledge or information.

As a proper noun Ignorance

is a personification of ignorance.

As an adjective complacent is

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

ignorance

Alternative forms

* ignoraunce

Noun

  • The condition of being uninformed or uneducated. Lack of knowledge or information.
  • Derived terms

    * ignorant * willful ignorance * ignorance is bliss

    Synonyms

    * unawareness * blindness

    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