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complacence

com·pla·cen·cy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh m-pley-suh n-see]
    • /kəmˈpleɪ sən si/
    • /kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh m-pley-suh n-see]
    • /kəmˈpleɪ sən si/

Definitions of complacence word

  • noun plural complacence a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition, etc. 1
  • noun plural complacence Archaic. friendly civility; inclination to please; complaisance. a civil act. 1
  • noun complacence (archaic) Being complacent; a feeling of contentment or satisfaction; complacency. 1
  • noun complacence (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Pleasure, delight. 0
  • noun complacence (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Complaisance; a willingness to comply with others' wishes. 0

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Origin of complacence

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word complacentia, dating back to 1635-45. See complacent, -cy

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Parts of speech for Complacence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

complacence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

complacence usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for complacence

noun complacence

  • arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
  • narcissism — inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. Synonyms: self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism.
  • self-love — the instinct by which one's actions are directed to the promotion of one's own welfare or well-being, especially an excessive regard for one's own advantage.
  • swagger — to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air.
  • complacency — Complacency is being complacent about a situation.

Antonyms for complacence

noun complacence

  • humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
  • modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
  • meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
  • shyness — bashful; retiring.
  • self-conscious — excessively aware of being observed by others.

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