as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a momentary complacency that was quickly dispelled by the shock of cold reality
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Recent Examples of complacency
The two leading answers are resiliency and complacency.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Our silence in the suffering of God’s sons and daughters shows our complacency.
—Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Investors' complacency in the face of steep downside risks has more strategists turning bearish on the stock market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
To Reitzes, the preponderance of buy ratings on the stock reflects complacency on the part of his Wall Street rivals.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Our silence in the suffering of God’s sons and daughters shows our complacency.
—Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Investors' complacency in the face of steep downside risks has more strategists turning bearish on the stock market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
To Reitzes, the preponderance of buy ratings on the stock reflects complacency on the part of his Wall Street rivals.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for complacency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
Noun
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The primary bath is outfitted with marble flooring, Lefroy Brooks plumbing fixtures, Ann Sachs tile, dual vanities, a large soaking tub and a steam shower.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Documents said the teenager told police that Ploor grabbed her, pushed her into a vanity, punched her in the chest, and pushed his elbow into her throat.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If pride bristles, breathe and frame feedback as an invitation to make the work shine brighter than any ego.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Through her precise storytelling, Hao offers a clarifying perspective amid the AI mania and lays bare the ravenous, profit-seeking egos driving it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Held at the East Cut, the annual event organized by Empire brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If pride bristles, breathe and frame feedback as an invitation to make the work shine brighter than any ego.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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