complacency.
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
Meaning & usage
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
An instance of self-satisfaction.
Passivity as a result of contentment with the current situation.
Where this word comes from
Late Middle English complacence, from Late Latin complacentia. Compare French complaisance.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.