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🙄complacency

noun
/kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
complacence complacent
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Meaning

a self-satisfied state of mind that makes one unaware of dangers or deficiencies
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Being satisfied with current state and not trying to improve.

Example Sentences

The team's complacency led to their unexpected defeat.

His complacency led to a decline in his performance.

Too much complacency can hinder personal growth.

Example Expressions

breed complacency

Synonyms

self-satisfaction, smugness, self-contentment, pride, Self-satisfaction, Contentment, Smugness
Entry 1
self-satisfaction, smugness, self-contentment, pride
Entry 2
Self-satisfaction, Contentment, Smugness
Entry 3
Self-satisfaction, Contentment, Smugness

Antonyms

concern, alertness, vigilance, Ambition, Dissatisfaction, Motivation, Awareness, Concern, Vigilance
Entry 1
concern, alertness, vigilance
Entry 2
Ambition, Dissatisfaction, Motivation
Entry 3
Awareness, Concern, Vigilance

Collocations

dangerous complacency, show complacency, complacency in, complacency about

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