SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
complacent
adjective
Self-satisfied to the point of overlooking problems or needed effort.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Overly self-satisfied
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Usage distinction
Return to topContentment can be healthy; complacency implies insufficient attention to possible problems.
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See complacent in use
Early success made the team complacent about checking later work.
After three successful pop-up exhibitions, the organizers grew complacent and stopped checking whether their usual room was available.
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