complacent

• Qualifie une personne trop satisfaite de ses réalisations ou de sa situation, ce qui l'amène souvent à ne pas percevoir les problèmes ou dangers potentiels.

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.

   satisfait de soi

   • 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.

   Synonymesself-complacentself-satisfiedsmug

   Antonymesambitiousconcerneddiscontenteddissatisfieddrivenvigilantwatchful

2. UnconcernedB2formal

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

   Complaisant (au sens négatif)

   • 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.

   Synonymesindifferentnonchalantrelaxedself-satisfiedsmugunconcernedunperturbeduntroubled

   Antonymesalertattentiveconcernedvigilantwatchful