complacent in German
complacent in German is selbstzufrieden, selbstgefällig — complacent means too pleased with oneself or one's situation, especially in a way that ignores real risks.
complacent in German
selbstzufrieden
Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.
selbstgefällig
Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.
What does "complacent" mean?
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adj Too pleased with oneself or one's situation, especially in a way that ignores real risks.
"The team grew complacent after several easy wins and then lost badly."
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complacent in a sentence
- The team grew complacent after several easy wins and then lost badly.
- Don't get complacent just because sales are up this quarter.
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What is "complacent" in German?
"complacent" in German is selbstzufrieden, selbstgefällig. complacent means: Too pleased with oneself or one's situation, especially in a way that ignores real risks.
How do you use "complacent" in a sentence?
Example: "The team grew complacent after several easy wins and then lost badly." In German, "complacent" is selbstzufrieden, selbstgefällig.
Are there other ways to say "complacent" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "complacent": selbstzufrieden, selbstgefällig.
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