Synonyms of complacency

complacency

noun

kəm-ˈplā-sᵊn(t)-sē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vanity
• ego
• pridefulness
• pride
• arrogance
• complacence
• smugness
• self-satisfaction
• confidence
• egotism
• superiority
• vainglory
• conceitedness
• pomposity
• self-conceit
• self-love
• vainness
• pompousness
• conceit
• self-importance
• self-congratulation
• amour propre
• assurance
• swelled head
• vaingloriousness
• self-admiration
• self-glory
• self-opinion
• bighead
• self-esteem
• self-assumption
• swellheadedness
• self-confidence
• self-assurance
• overconfidence
• self-righteousness
• hubris
• selfishness
• snobbishness
• haughtiness
• superciliousness
• imperiousness
• presumption
• disdainfulness
• self-assertion
• egoism
• lordliness
• pretension
• pretense
• self-respect
• self-pride
• pretentiousness
• self-centeredness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humility
• modesty
• diffidence
• humbleness
• timidity
• altruism
• unselfishness
• self-doubt
• passivity
• shyness
• bashfulness
• passiveness
• self-loathing
• self-disgust
• self-hate
• demureness
• timidness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complacency

Four years later, there’s not a hint of complacency or dejection in France. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 July 2026

But Europe’s experience with EVs, where Chinese firms are dominant, serves as a warning against complacency. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 June 2026

Ironically, my reaction to a previous illuminated tire light may have lulled me into complacency when that light returned months later. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026

Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 June 2026