Complacency

/kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

His complacency about getting good grades led him to stop studying.

Self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.

The team's complacency after winning the championship ultimately cost them the title the following year.

A general sense of contentment or a lack of concern about potential problems.

Her complacency regarding her health made her ignore the warning signs.

From Latin 'complacentia', meaning 'satisfaction'.

complacency kills

A warning that self-satisfaction can lead to failure or danger.

in a state of complacency

Being unaware or uninterested in difficulties or dangers.

complacent attitude

An outlook characterized by self-satisfaction or smugness.

complacent

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself.

complacently

In a manner that is self-satisfied and unconcerned.

self-satisfied

Satisfaction with oneself, especially to the exclusion of all others.

Chill vibes

His chill vibes led him to be complacent about his studies.

Resting on one's laurels

She was resting on her laurels after her last success and showed real complacency.