complacent

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Adjective complacent has 1 sense

complacent, self-satisfied - contented to a fault; "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity"
Antonyms: discontented, discontent (indirect, via contented)

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Term: Complacent

Description:

Complacent is an adjective that describes a person or attitude that is satisfied with oneself or one's achievements to the extent of being unaware of potential dangers, flaws, or the need for improvement. It often refers to a feeling of self-satisfaction that leads to a lack of motivation or a failure to take necessary action.

Senses:

Sense 1: Showing satisfaction or contentment without a realization of potential risks.

Sense 2: Exhibiting a lack of motivation or a failure to take necessary action.

Usages:

Popular usage: Complacent is commonly used in situations where individuals or groups fail to recognize or address potential problems or risks due to their contentment.

Local usage: In local contexts, complacent can be used to describe an attitude prevalent in a specific community, organization, or culture, where people are unaware or unconcerned about potential issues affecting them.

Sample Sentences:

She was complacent about her career and failed to seize new opportunities for growth.

The team's complacent attitude cost them the game.

Due to the complacent approach of the local government, the infrastructure of the city deteriorated rapidly.

Living in a safe neighborhood made him complacent about home security measures.

The company's complacency led to a decline in sales and loss of market share.