complacent

sorglos

Über ein Problem oder eine Gefahr, die Aufmerksamkeit erfordert, nicht ausreichend besorgt.

In einfachem Englisch: Not worried enough about a problem or danger that needs attention.

• Don't be complacent about safety.
• They remained complacent despite several warnings.
• A complacent attitude allowed the problem to grow.

So benutzt man es: complacent about something (Officials were complacent about the risk of flooding.)

Synonyme: unconcerned, apathetic

Gegenteile: vigilant, concerned

Häufige Wendungen: complacent about safety, complacent attitude

selbstzufrieden

Mit dem eigenen Erfolg so zufrieden, dass man Schwächen übersieht oder sich nicht mehr verbessern will.

In einfachem Englisch: Too pleased with your success to notice weaknesses or keep trying to improve.

• Success made him complacent.
• We cannot become complacent after one good result.
• Her complacent smile disappeared when she saw the scores.

So benutzt man es: complacent about something (The team became complacent about its success.)

Synonyme: self-satisfied, smug

Häufige Wendungen: become complacent, complacent about success