COMPLACENT


Meaning of COMPLACENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kəmpleɪs(ə)nt ]

A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous.

We cannot afford to be complacent about our health.

...the Chancellor’s complacent attitude towards the far-right’s activities.

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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