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complacent

/kəmˈpleɪsənt/

Meanings
adjective
Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

Examples :

"After winning the first few games, the basketball team became complacent and stopped practicing hard, which led to their defeat in the championship. "
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apathetic adjective

/æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/

Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion

"Sarah was apathetic about the upcoming school play; she didn't seem to care if she rehearsed or not. "

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achievements noun

/əˈt͡ʃiːvmənts/

The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment

"Her academic achievements earned her a scholarship to college. "

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winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

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championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

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satisfied verb

/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

"The teacher satisfied the students' needs for extra help by offering extended tutoring sessions. "

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oneself pronoun

/wʌnˈsɛlf/

A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.

"Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous."

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concerned verb

/kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming election concerns the future of our city. "

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uncritically adverb

/ˌʌnˈkrɪtɪkli/

In an uncritical manner.

"She accepted everything she read online uncritically, without questioning its truth. "

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basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

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stopped verb

/stɑpt/

To cease moving.

"I stopped at the traffic lights."

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practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

The act of one who practices.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

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apparent adjective

/əˈpæ.ɹənt/

Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.

"The damage to the car was apparent from the large dent in the side. "