Definition & Meaning of "complacent"in English

complacent

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

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most complacent

Comparative

more complacent

gradable

domain

attitude, behavior, evaluation

Examples

Despite declining sales figures, the company remained complacent, refusing to implement changes to its marketing strategy.

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