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complacency::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfaction |
| Type of | satisfaction |
| Has types | smugness |
| Derivation | complacent |
his complacency was absolutely disgusting.
Examples of complacency
complacency
Complacency would be Ireland's cardinal sin here but I can't see that happening.
From the guardian.co.uk
Kubrick illustrates the consequences of unchecked ambition and mass complacency.
From the online.wsj.com
We cannot afford to fall into a false complacency when dealing with the Soviets.
From the time.com
Complacency and the threat of injury were the biggest trials to overcome Monday.
From the al.com
Complacency is not an option with a chance to advance at the Confederations Cup.
From the nytimes.com
Most people want lives in which complacency and conformity are possible options.
From the thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com
The surprise highlights the complacency that is the ruling elite's big weakness.
From the economist.com
This is the startling illogic of a world driven by greed, complacency and money.
From the guardian.co.uk
Oftentimes, the greatest challenge that a well-run team can face is complacency.
From the forbes.com
- The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
- (complacent) contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions; "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his self-satisfied dignity"
- Contentment is the experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one's situation.
- A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble; An instance of self-satisfaction
- (complacent) Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug; Apathetic with regard to an apparent need or problem
- (complacent) Despite his apparent disinclination to "better" himself, the idler can never be complacent [Latin for "pleased with (oneself)"], as he is always seeking to create himself. See: APATHETIC, PASSIVE.
- (n.) self-satisfied ignorance of danger (Simon tried to shock his friends out of their complacency by painting a frightening picture of what might happen to them.)
