Definitions for complacencykəmˈpleɪ sən si; -səns

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfaction(noun)

    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

    "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"


  1. complacency(Noun)

    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. complacency(Noun)

    An instance of self-satisfaction

Webster Dictionary

  1. Complacency(noun)

    calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification

  2. Complacency(noun)

    the cause of pleasure or joy

  3. Complacency(noun)

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

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


  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

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

  1. Darren Williams:

    There is a certain complacency.

  2. Alan Tanjusay:

    There is a culture of complacency in government.

  3. Margaret Chan:

    We must maintain our vigilance, Complacency would be our enemy.

  4. Simon Clegg:

    Things are on track and on schedule but there is no complacency on my part.

  5. Robert Kezaala:

    In the last two to three years, we've seen more stagnation of progress because there is complacency.

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