What does Complacency mean?
Definitions for Complacency
kəmˈpleɪ sən si; -sənscom·pla·cen·cy
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Princeton's WordNet
complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfactionnoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
"his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
Wiktionary
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
complacencynoun
An instance of self-satisfaction
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Complacence, Complacencynoun
Etymology: complacentia, low Latin.
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.
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.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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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 Dictionary
Complacencynoun
calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification
Complacencynoun
the cause of pleasure or joy
Complacencynoun
the manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good nature; kindness; civility; affability
Etymology: [LL. complacentia: cf. F. complaisance. See Complacent, and cf. Complaisance.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Complacency in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Complacency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of Complacency in a Sentence
There is a culture of complacency in government.
What this ad shows is things are getting better. We need to continue to vote Republican and to continue to move forward with the president's agenda, sometimes success can bring complacency. We have to go remind them. We have to remind them that the economy is not just a given in the United States. It actually takes work.
That’s one of my big principles. Success is one of the worst enemies of success, because success tends to breed complacency and lack of humility.
While a slight decrease in rhino poaching in South Africa was apparent in 2015, and perhaps the authorities are having some impact on the ground, these numbers are hardly cause for celebration or complacency, the figures remain unacceptably high and continent-wide the scale of the rhino poaching crisis is spreading.
While high street banks continue to perform strongly, there are clear examples of other FX providers gaining market share, particularly in the Micro and SME segments, newer market entrants that differentiate their offerings by service quality or value for money can capitalise on any complacency from their more established competitors and gain ground across market, mind and wallet share.
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Translations for Complacency
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- الرArabic
- samolibost, sebeuspokojení, uspokojeníCzech
- Selbstzufriedenheit, SelbstgefälligkeitGerman
- εφησυχασμόGreek
- memkontentoEsperanto
- suficiencia, complacencia, autocomplacenciaSpanish
- tyytyväisyys, omahyväisyys, itsetyytyväisyys, mielihyväFinnish
- complaisanceFrench
- somaltachdScottish Gaelic
- kepuasanIndonesian
- autocompiacimentoItalian
- שאננותHebrew
- complacentiamLatin
- zelfgenoegzaamheidDutch
- samozadowoleniePolish
- complacênciaPortuguese
- autoîncântare, automulțumireRomanian
- самоуверенность, самодовольствоRussian
- självbelåtenhetSwedish
- 自满Chinese
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