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uncomplacent

uncomplacent

8.1
A person who wants to keep improving and does not feel satisfied with success
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌn.kəmˈpleɪ.sənt/
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  • His uncomplacent nature meant he was always looking for ways to do better.

Examples

  • She stayed uncomplacent even after winning several awards for her work.

  • The team's uncomplacent attitude pushed them to keep improving every season.

  • She remains uncomplacent despite her recent success.

  • His uncomplacent attitude inspires others to strive for more.

  • She remained uncomplacent, always striving for improvement in her work despite her recent success.

  • His uncomplacent attitude motivated the team to push themselves beyond their limits.

  • The artist was uncomplacent, continually seeking feedback to enhance her craft.

Synonyms

dissatisfied
vsuncomplacent
44 3.2

Not happy because something does not meet your expectations

focuses on missing smug self-satisfaction rather than unmet expectations
unsatisfied
vsuncomplacent
20 3.7

Feeling unhappy because you did not get what you wanted

refers to lacking smug self-satisfaction rather than unmet needs
discontented
vsuncomplacent
3 4.3

Feeling unhappy and not satisfied with your situation

is lack of smug self-satisfaction rather than simple unhappiness
discontent
vsuncomplacent
1 5.3

Not satisfied with the present situation

is absence of self-satisfied or smug attitude rather than complaint
unpleased
vsuncomplacent
4.5

Not happy with something

expresses absence of smug self-satisfaction rather than plain displeasure

Antonyms

complacent
44 6.4

Too satisfied with yourself so you ignore problems or danger

How Complacent

smug
85 5.2
complacent
44 6.4
uncomplacent
8.1
concerned
∞ 2.2

Surface Forms

uncomplacent positive

Morphology

uncomplacent = complacent (transparent) = un + complacent

The productive negative prefix 'un-' straightforwardly negates the adjective 'complacent', yielding 'not complacent' in an obvious way.

Etymology

Uncomplacent is made from un- meaning 'not' and complacent, which comes from a root meaning 'to please' and is like the everyday word please. So being uncomplacent means 'not pleased with yourself' and not self-satisfied, which explains why someone keeps trying to improve.