Definitions for complacency
kəmˈpleɪ sən si; -sənscom·pla·cen·cy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

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. complacencynoun

   A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

   "There was something pathetic in his concentration as if his complacency, more acute than of old, was not enough to him any more. When, almost immediately, the telephone rang inside and the butler left the porch Daisy seized upon the momentary interruption and leaned toward me." --F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Chapter 1

2. complacencynoun

   An instance of self-satisfaction

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. complacency

   Complacency is a state of self-satisfaction or self-contentment, often accompanied by a lack of awareness or ignorance about potential dangers, deficiencies, or threatening situations. It typically refers to the complacency person's lack of interest or desire for change, improvement, or vigilance.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Complacencynoun

   calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification

2. Complacencynoun

   the cause of pleasure or joy

3. Complacencynoun

   the manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good nature; kindness; civility; affability

4. Etymology: [LL. complacentia: cf. F. complaisance. See Complacent, and cf. Complaisance.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of complacency in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of complacency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of complacency in a Sentence

1. Dave Halls:

   I think there was some complacency on this set, i think there are some safety issues that need to be addressed by the industry and possibly by the state of New Mexico, but I'll leave that up to the industry and the state to determine what those need to be.

2. Michelle Erenberg:

   We're also talking about what that means for... the criminalization of people who may be seeking to self-manage an abortion if they can't access a legal abortion in the state of Louisiana anymore. to me it feels like maybe there was some complacency among people in Louisiana, that,' Oh, the Louisiana politicians can pass these crazy laws, but you know, they'll be stopped in court,'.

3. Joe Biden:

   Anyone can't get a test around the country. Granted, more tests are coming forward, but look, this needless complacency that The President has engaged in from the very beginning, the President knew about this crisis all the way back in January and February. The President's been incompetent the way in which The President responded to it.

4. Bill Hasencamp:

   People in the upper basin are dealing with feet and feet and feet of snow. The snowpack is still increasing, it’s a completely different trend than we’ve seen the last three years. This is definitely going to make a huge difference in the short run. But people don’t want to go too far because they don’t want to go back to complacency.

5. Ricky Boyett:

   The fear is complacency, people will look at the system and believe they're safe, but they're not.

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References

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