Complacent
/kəmˈpleɪ.sənt/
Complacent describes someone who is overly satisfied with themselves or their situation, often to the point of ignoring potential risks or needing improvement
Examples
- He was complacent about his health until the doctor's warning.
- We must not grow complacent even after initial success.
- She became complacent after winning the first round and lost focus.
- They were complacent in their approach to cybersecurity.
- The team's complacent attitude cost them the championship.
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