C1adjectivepsychologysport
US/kəmˈpleɪ.sənt/
UK/kəmˈpleɪ.sənt/
too pleased with yourself or your situation, so you stop trying hard or noticing dangers
In context
After winning five games in a row, the team became complacent and lost.
Doctors warn that we cannot be complacent about a new wave of flu.
It's easy to get complacent in a relationship and stop making an effort.
Words that go with complacent
adjective + preposition
- complacent aboutWe must not become complacent about road safety.
verb + adjective
- become complacentSuccessful companies often become complacent and stop innovating.
- get complacentDon't get complacent just because you passed the first test.
adjective + noun
- complacent attitudeThe coach criticized the players' complacent attitude.
adverb + adjective
- dangerously complacentSome drivers have grown dangerously complacent about speed limits.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very complacent with my new job.Correct: I am very happy with my new job.