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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
Nobody wants that, nobody is complacent, nobody wants average.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Supporters of the president's party often become more complacent after a presidential election, given their preferred party is running things.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 May 2026
The denim industry’s use of pumice stone is one example of this complacent mindset.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The Eastland family pushed back on the idea their father was complacent about floods.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Supporters of the president's party often become more complacent after a presidential election, given their preferred party is running things.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 May 2026
The denim industry’s use of pumice stone is one example of this complacent mindset.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The Eastland family pushed back on the idea their father was complacent about floods.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacent
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Behind the black shades, the 22-year-old looked like a mirror image of her mom, channeling Paltrow's signature nonchalant pose.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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The toxic dating myth that's derailing our relationships Being unbothered and nonchalant has become a dating ideal, accelerated by a swiping culture that has eroded our ability to connect in person.—
Sabrina Romanoff,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Most smug articles and books that claim to provide quick fixes come off as tone-deaf or even counterproductive.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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But the series’ central character, played by Rachel Weisz, has enough nervous, itchy, manic energy to make the show’s narrative structure feel purposely unstable rather than safely smug.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Amenities include Sunset Beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas for guests and the new Captiva Landing water playground with waterslides, a lazy river, arcade, and casual restaurant.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Colombia of 1994 is not Colombia of 2026, a safer country, a happier country, a more united country, a prouder country.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The quality of your trip can set a tone for the next part of your day and can shift the experience of commuting to something of which to be proud in our city.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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As Molloy gradually succeeds in puncturing Lestat’s aloof, arrogant outer shell, his sound correspondingly shifts from assaultive punk to more contemplative ballads.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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“Complacent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacent. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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