complacent

Intermediate

/kəmˈpleɪ.sənt/

adjective
Excessively pleased with oneself

complacent in a sentence

  • “His complacent attitude towards his work led to poor performance reviews.”
  • “The strong economy has made people complacent.”
  • “We have grown too complacent over the years.”
  • “We can't afford to be complacent about illiteracy.”

What does “complacent” mean?

complacent (adjective) means excessively pleased with oneself. It is pronounced /kəmˈpleɪ.sənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "complacent" mean?
complacent (adjective) means: Excessively pleased with oneself
How do you pronounce "complacent"?
"complacent" is pronounced /kəmˈpleɪ.sənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "complacent" in a sentence?
Here is "complacent" used in a sentence: His complacent attitude towards his work led to poor performance reviews.

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