complacent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That escalation returned an oil market that many analysts had described as complacent to the conflict back on high alert.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“Investors have simply become increasingly complacent in their expectations of Nvidia’s outsized execution, making almost any degree of outperformance look like a normal course business rather than a catalyst for a positive re-rating,” Acree wrote.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
"No-one's complacent, no-one's perfect, we never stop learning - that's what we do in life," he said.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Political experts said India is too far from the next general elections—slated for 2029—for the BJP to be complacent, pointing to wild cards like the war in Iran and a simmering energy crisis in India.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“To think I was complacent here, while all this was going on.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing complacent
Grade 10, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
ASVAB Word Knowledge
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
