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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent means: Not worried enough about a problem or danger that needs attention.

adjective

NOT WORRIED ENOUGHC1

Not worried enough about a problem or danger that needs attention.

  • Don't be complacent about safety.
  • They remained complacent despite several warnings.
  • A complacent attitude allowed the problem to grow.

How to use it: complacent about something (Officials were complacent about the risk of flooding.)

Similar words: unconcerned, apathetic

Opposites: vigilant, concerned

Common phrases: complacent about safety, complacent attitude

TOO SELF SATISFIEDC1

Too pleased with your success to notice weaknesses or keep trying to improve.

  • Success made him complacent.
  • We cannot become complacent after one good result.
  • Her complacent smile disappeared when she saw the scores.

How to use it: complacent about something (The team became complacent about its success.)

Similar words: self-satisfied, smug

Common phrases: become complacent, complacent about success

Questions about complacent

What does complacent mean?

Not worried enough about a problem or danger that needs attention.

What is complacent in other languages?

Türkçe: rehavete kapılmış · Español: despreocupado · Français: insouciant · Deutsch: sorglos · Italiano: noncurante · 日本語: 危機感のない

How do you pronounce complacent?

It is pronounced /kəmˈpleɪsənt/.

How do you use complacent in a sentence?

Don't be complacent about safety. They remained complacent despite several warnings.

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