complacent

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“Investors have simply become increasingly complacent in their expectations of Nvidia’s outsized execution, making almost any degree of outperformance look like a normal course business rather than a catalyst for a positive re-rating,” Acree wrote.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It never occurred to me the heart-pounding reminder not to grow complacent wouldn’t hit him, as his generation puts it, in the feels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"No-one's complacent, no-one's perfect, we never stop learning - that's what we do in life," he said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

As for oil prices, Saleur sees investors as too complacent, noting that in December, many analysts expected Brent to average $55 to $60 a barrel this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

There was nothing for it but to sit in my usual place beside Mrs. Van Hopper while she, like a large, complacent spider, spun her wide net of tedium about the stranger’s person.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier