complacent

• Beschreibt eine Person, die übermäßig zufrieden mit den eigenen Leistungen oder der eigenen Situation ist, sodass sie mögliche Probleme oder Gefahren nicht wahrnimmt.

Describes a person who is overly satisfied with their own achievements or situation, often leading to a lack of awareness of potential problems or dangers.

1. Self-satisfiedB2formal

   Showing uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often unaware of potential problems.

   Selbstzufrieden

   • After winning the championship, the team became complacent and lost their next game.
   • He was too complacent about his job security and didn't update his skills.
   • Complacent drivers often cause accidents because they stop paying attention.

   Synonymeself-complacentself-satisfiedsmug

   Antonymeambitiousconcerneddiscontenteddissatisfieddrivenvigilantwatchful

2. UnconcernedB2formal

   Being overly relaxed or indifferent about a situation that requires attention.

   Sorglos

   • The government was complacent about the growing pollution problem.
   • She felt complacent about her health until she received the diagnosis.
   • Complacent attitudes toward cybersecurity can lead to data breaches.

   Synonymeindifferentnonchalantrelaxedself-satisfiedsmugunconcernedunperturbeduntroubled

   Antonymealertattentiveconcernedvigilantwatchful