complacent | SAT Word of the Day
Just when you think it's safe to rest on your laurels.
ℹ️ Part of speech of complacent
complacent is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of complacent
complacent is pronounced /kəm.ˈpleɪ.sənt/ or kum-PLAY-suhnt.
📚️ Definition of complacent
Showing a smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often without awareness of potential dangers or problems. Example: to grow complacent in a relationship.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of complacent in usage:
"The greatest danger to our security is the growing complacent belief that a serious attack cannot happen here," warned a security advisor.
After winning three games in a row, the team became complacent during practice, and their performance in the new season reflected their lack of effort.
Social media has created a large group of users who remain complacent about privacy concerns. Well, until their own data is compromised. (Blame Z et al for this.)