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🙄complacency

noun
/kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
complacence complacent
complacency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning complacency synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison complacency collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

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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