complacent
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The true artist must be the voice of opposition, of negativity, and should bellow “No! in thunder”—the phrase is Melville’s—to the easy affirmations of our complacent society.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Investors were caught off guard by the yield surge, which suggests that the market had become a little complacent about inflation despite hot consumer and wholesale price readings this week.
From Barron's • May 15, 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
These firms have racked up some impressive successes and America can’t afford to be complacent against the competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
We are not complacent about the average age of our contributors and are keen to publish promising young writers.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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