complacent

noncurante

Che non si preoccupa abbastanza di un problema o pericolo che richiede attenzione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: complacent about something (Officials were complacent about the risk of flooding.)

Sinonimi: unconcerned, apathetic

Contrari: vigilant, concerned

Espressioni comuni: complacent about safety, complacent attitude

compiaciuto di sé

Così soddisfatto dei propri successi da non vedere i difetti o non cercare di migliorare.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: complacent about something (The team became complacent about its success.)

Sinonimi: self-satisfied, smug

Espressioni comuni: become complacent, complacent about success