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Pleased with a situation, especially something you have achieved, so that you stop trying to improve or change things. Satisfied with one's self.

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  • I am happy I have competition. It keeps me on my toes all the while and stops me from becoming complacent. So, it works to my advantage.
  • He had become complacent after years of success
  • Kreis used the word complacent many times after the game.
  • Or are you content to let things be and remain complacent in your ignorance?
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