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complacent
smugly self-satisfied
In more detail
satisfied with yourself or a situation in a way that prevents you from trying to improve things; not concerned about potential problems or dangers
Examples
- We cannot be complacent about safety issues in the workplace.
- He became complacent after winning the first round and lost the final.
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