complacent; self-satisfied; smug
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
complacent; self-satisfied; smug
Carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of desire for further progress due to satisfaction with current achievements. Often contrasted with 谦虚 (modesty).
Tā他
gāng刚
qǔ取
dé得
yī一
diǎn点
chéng成
jì绩
jiù就
zì自
mǎn满
le了
。
He became complacent after achieving just a little success.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
yǒu有
zì自
mǎn满
qíng情
xù绪
，
yào要
jì继
xù续
nǔ努
lì力
。
We cannot have a complacent attitude; we must continue working hard.
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Suī虽
rán然
tā他
hěn很
yōu优
xiù秀
，
dàn但
cóng从
bù不
zì自
mǎn满
。
Although he is excellent, he is never complacent.
Jiāo骄
ào傲
zì自
mǎn满
shì是
tā他
zuì最
dà大
de的
quē缺
diǎn点
。
Arrogance and complacency are his biggest weaknesses.