Definitions for complacence
com·pla·cence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfactionnoun

   the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

   "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. complacencenoun

   Being complacent; a feeling of contentment or satisfaction; complacency.

2. complacencenoun

   Pleasure, delight.

3. complacencenoun

   Complaisance; a willingness to comply with others' wishes.

4. Etymology: From mediaeval complacentia, from Latin complaceo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Complacence, Complacencynoun

   Etymology: complacentia, low Latin.

   1. Pleasure; satisfaction; gratification.

   I by conversing cannot these erect
   From prone, nor in their ways complacence find. John Milton.

   When the supreme faculties move regularly, the inferior affections following, there arises a serenity and complacency upon the whole soul. South.

   Diseases extremely lessen the complacence we have in all the good things of this life. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

   Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none of the like in themselves. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 256.

   2. The cause of pleasure; joy.

   O thou, in heav’n and earth the only peace
   Found out for mankind under wrath! O thou,
   My sole complacence! John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. iii. l. 274.

   3. Civility; complaisance; softness of manners.

   They were not satisfied with their governour, and apprehensive of his rudeness and want of complacency. Edward Hyde.

   His great humanity appeared in the benevolence of his aspect, the complacency of his behaviour, and the tone of his voice. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 39.

   Complacency and truth, and manly sweetness,
   Dwell ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts. Addis.

   With mean complacence ne’er betray your trust,
   Nor be so civil as to prove unjust. Alexander Pope, Ess. Crit.

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1. complacence

   Complacence refers to a feeling of contentment, satisfaction, or uncritical self-satisfaction with oneself or one's accomplishments, often to the point of unawareness of potential dangers or deficiencies. It's a sense of indifference or lack of effort to change or improve situations. It can sometimes be perceived as arrogance or lack of concern.

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1. Complacencenoun

   alt. of Complacency

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of complacence in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of complacence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=complacence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Complacence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=complacence
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complacence