complacent

[kəmˈpleɪsnt]

complacent Definition

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Using complacent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "complacent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The team became complacent after their early success and lost the game.

  • Example

    She was complacent about her safety and didn't wear a seatbelt.

  • Example

    His complacent attitude towards his studies led to poor grades.

complacent Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using complacent

  • being unaware of one's own lack of knowledge or understanding

    Example

    He was complacent in his ignorance, thinking he knew everything about the topic.

  • complacent in one's success

    being overly satisfied with one's achievements and not striving for further improvement

    Example

    She became complacent in her success and stopped working hard.

  • being content with staying in a familiar and comfortable situation, without taking risks or trying new things

    Example

    He was complacent in his comfort zone and didn't want to try anything new.

Phrases with complacent

  • a self-satisfied or smug expression

    Example

    He wore a complacent smile after winning the award.

  • a self-satisfied or uncritical approach to a situation

    Example

    Her complacent attitude towards her work led to several mistakes.

  • a self-satisfied or uncritical way of acting

    Example

    His complacent behavior towards his responsibilities caused problems for the team.

Origins of complacent

from Latin 'complacere', meaning 'to please greatly'

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Summary: complacent in Brief

The term 'complacent' [kəmˈpleɪsnt] describes a self-satisfied or smug attitude towards oneself or one's achievements. It can lead to a lack of effort or awareness, as in 'The team became complacent after their early success and lost the game.' 'Complacent' is often used in phrases like 'complacent smile,' and idioms like 'complacent in one's ignorance,' denoting unawareness, and 'complacent in one's success,' implying a lack of motivation.