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

Word origin

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.