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    Complacencia (en. Complacency)

    /komplaˈθenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Excessive satisfaction with oneself or with a situation.
    His complacency regarding personal achievements led him to neglect his responsibilities.
    Su complacencia ante los logros personales lo llevó a descuidar sus responsabilidades.
    Attitude of satisfaction that can lead to self-indulgence.
    His complacency in his job prevented him from seeking new opportunities.
    La complacencia en su trabajo le impidió buscar nuevas oportunidades.
    Feeling of pleasure in something considered good or suitable.
    His complacency with the company's progress was evident in his speech.
    Su complacencia con el progreso de la empresa fue evidente en su discurso.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'complacentia', which means 'satisfaction, pleasure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into complacency
    To succumb to excessive satisfaction and stop making an effort.
    caer en la complacencia
    dangerous complacency
    Satisfaction that can lead to negative consequences.
    complacencia peligrosa
    to live in complacency
    Living without worries or efforts to improve.
    vivir en complacencia

    Related Words

    pleased
    Satisfied with something that has been achieved or received.
    complacido

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive satisfaction
    Sometimes his complacency is so great that he doesn't want to listen to advice.
    A veces su complacencia es tan grande que no quiere escuchar consejos.
    Self-indulgence
    Falling into complacency can be a problem if you want to advance in your career.
    Entrar en complacencia puede ser un problema si deseas avanzar en tu carrera.