false sense of security

noun phrase

: a feeling of being safer than one really is
The gun gave him a false sense of security.

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That ambiguity creates a false sense of security, encouraging delay. Maeson Maherry, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 The placid waters of lakes and ponds can lull waders and swimmers into a false sense of security. Forrest Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025 Miller also was concerned that a lower-than-expected heart age could give a patient a false sense of security about their health. Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Aug. 2025 But the plaintiffs said Tesla lulled drivers into a false sense of security, causing drivers to become distracted. Maria Piñero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for false sense of security

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“False sense of security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20sense%20of%20security. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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