Self-complacent (Adjective)
Meaning
Contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions; "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a self-complacent leader, resting on her past accomplishments and unwilling to listen to opposing viewpoints.
- After his recent promotions, he became increasingly self-complacent and failed to take necessary steps to stay ahead in his industry.
- Her self-complacent attitude about her job performance blinded her to areas where she needed to improve.
- As he walked out of the interview, he was beaming with self-complacency, already considering the job to be in the bag.
- Years of consistent positive reviews had left her a bit too self-complacent, leading to stagnation in her skills and techniques.