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- [kuh m-pley-suh n-see]
- /kəmˈpleɪ sən si/
- /kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pley-suh n-see]
- /kəmˈpleɪ sən si/
Definitions of complacency word
- uncountable noun complacency Complacency is being complacent about a situation. 3
- noun complacency a feeling of satisfaction, esp extreme self-satisfaction; smugness 3
- noun complacency quiet satisfaction; contentment; often, specif., self-satisfaction, or smugness 3
- noun plural complacency 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 complacency Archaic. friendly civility; inclination to please; complaisance. a civil act. 1
- noun complacency A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. 1
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Origin of complacency
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 Complacency
noun
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adverb
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preposition
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complacency 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for complacency
noun complacency
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- smugness — contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness; complacent.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- self-satisfaction — a usually smug satisfaction with oneself, one's achievements, etc.
- gratification — the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
Antonyms for complacency
noun complacency
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
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