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complacent

1 of 1adjective
/kəmˈpleɪsənt/
Forms:more complacent,most complacent
1

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

  • Despite declining sales figures, the company remained complacent, refusing to implement changes to its marketing strategy.
  • After receiving a promotion, he became complacent in his job, neglecting to pursue further professional development opportunities.
  • The student's high grades in previous exams made her complacent, causing her to study less for the upcoming test.
  • Living in a safe neighborhood, they grew complacent about home security measures until their house was burglarized.
  • The team's early lead in the game made them complacent, leading to a surprise comeback by the opposing team.