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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
the auditors were taken aback by his complacent response to their findings of fraud
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as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself
a complacent junior exec who was certain of his indispensability to the company
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Recent Examples of complacent
Leaders can no longer afford to be complacent.
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Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Americans can no longer be complacent.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, Napheesa Collier, who led five Lynx players in double figures with 20 points and six rebounds, said her squad will not be complacent for Wednesday’s Game 2.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
This doesn’t mean the United States should be complacent.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Americans can no longer be complacent.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, Napheesa Collier, who led five Lynx players in double figures with 20 points and six rebounds, said her squad will not be complacent for Wednesday’s Game 2.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025
This doesn’t mean the United States should be complacent.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacent
Adjective
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No wonder Trump is nonchalant about shutdown.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Is this the most nonchalant big play of the high school season so far?—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, Ralph has a smug attitude when talking to Brad.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The soft, stretchy fabric and elastic waistband keep them comfortable, while the sleek design works for fitness classes, errands, or even a casual night out.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The onboard 6-watt speaker delivered good enough quality for casual use and is loud enough for a small to medium-sized family room.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Central Texas has a proud tradition of producing and celebrating flavorful sodas.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The godfather of modern West Indian fast bowling shakes his head slowly, having been reminded what happened the last time his once proud and near-invincible team played Test cricket.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jack Cutmore-Scott as Julius Beaufort, an arrogant new money banker at the center of New York society with an interest in Ellen.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jean stepped out as Nia approached—lean and arrogant, a cigarette pinched between her lips.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Dash, at any moment, may try in vain to dock again to change her fate.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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Was Paul McLaughlin’s death in vain?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stankonia collaborators remember Outkast feeling confident during recording sessions for their fourth studio album, which has been lauded for bringing the Dirty South hip-hop sensibility to such genres as funk, gospel and psychedelia.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the Cardinals' legend is confident that the underdog can come out on top.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Complacent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacent. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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