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complacent vs conceited
Hello.
Is there anyone who knows the difference between complacent and conceited?
You help will be greatly appreciated.
Dec 25, 2008 4:18 PM
Answers · 3
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I'm on holiday at the moment and didn't bring my dictionary (duh) but you may still find the following useful.
Complacent ~ Satisfied almost to the point of carelessness and not looking to improve skills.
For example: The aircraft pilot could not allow himself to be complacent when landing on Luton Airport's short runway.
Conceited ~ Proud and believing that you are 'better' than others.
She was a very conceited woman who felt it was beneath her to speak to the other women in the room.
December 26, 2008
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Hello,
Complacent : self satisfied, unconcerned specially when accompanied with unawareness of actual
dangers or deficiencies . It is mostly a negative trait ,almost a careless behavior .
Conceited : having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself .
December 26, 2008
I think both are very similar; both can be used negatively.
December 25, 2008
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