Complacent
(adjective)
- Self-satisfied, especially when unaware of or indifferent to danger or trouble.
- Smugly contented.
Origin:
The word complacent is derived from the latin word "complacens" meaning "pleasing" and "complacere" meaning "to please." it was first used in the early 17th century.
Examples:
- He was complacent about his business, not realizing how much competition he had.
- She was complacent about her job performance and didn't see the need for improvement.
- He was too complacent to see the warning signs of the impending financial crisis.
- The company's complacent attitude towards innovation ultimately led to its downfall.
- The complacent patient ignored the warning signs of the disease and did not seek treatment.