Complacency: meaning, definitions and examples

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complacency

 

[ kəmˈpleɪsənsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of satisfaction

Complacency is a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like.

Synonyms

contentment, self-satisfaction, smugness

Examples of usage

  • His complacency was shattered when he realized he had been living a lie all this time.
  • She was lulled into complacency by the peaceful surroundings, not realizing the imminent threat.
Context #2 | Noun

self-satisfaction

Complacency can also refer to a feeling of self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.

Synonyms

conceit, pride, satisfaction

Examples of usage

  • His complacency prevented him from striving for improvement.
  • The team's complacency led to their downfall in the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "complacency" in other languages:

🇵🇹 complacência

🇮🇳 आत्मसंतोष

🇩🇪 Selbstzufriedenheit

🇮🇩 kepuasan diri

🇺🇦 самозадоволення

🇵🇱 samozadowolenie

🇯🇵 自己満足 (じこまんぞく)

🇫🇷 complaisance

🇪🇸 complacencia

🇹🇷 rehavet

🇰🇷 자기만족 (jagiman-jog)

🇸🇦 الرضا عن النفس

🇨🇿 samolibost

🇸🇰 samolibosť

🇨🇳 自满 (zìmǎn)

🇸🇮 samozadovoljstvo

🇮🇸 sjálfsánægja

🇰🇿 өз-өзіне қанағаттану

🇬🇪 თვითკმაყოფილება

🇦🇿 özünə qane olma

🇲🇽 complacencia

Etymology

The word 'complacency' originates from the Latin word 'complacentia', meaning 'satisfaction'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to include a sense of self-satisfaction and unawareness of potential dangers.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,254, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.