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
But emergency management officials across Central Florida fear the somewhat sunny forecast may lead residents to develop a sense of complacency — especially after last season, when not a single tropical storm or hurricane struck the state.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
His has been a one-man crusade against complacency.
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Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Perhaps some will find this gentleness frustrating, and interpret it as an apologia for a complacency inappropriate to our angry, angular, activist times.
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Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Injuries and complacency were cited for the disappointing first-round exit.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for complacency
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
His has been a one-man crusade against complacency.
—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Perhaps some will find this gentleness frustrating, and interpret it as an apologia for a complacency inappropriate to our angry, angular, activist times.
—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Injuries and complacency were cited for the disappointing first-round exit.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for complacency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
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Vintage Mirrors Layered on Surfaces Instead of hanging every mirror, try leaning a smaller antique mirror on a console, vanity, or shelf behind other objects.
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The bathroom had a roomy tub, large shower, double vanity and very good lighting.
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Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.
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Politics, Lander said, didn’t have to be a selfish endeavor driven by ego.
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) seals.
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.
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Why does confidence read as passion for a white athlete, but as arrogance for a Black one?
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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