COMPLACENCY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of complacency Beware zombies Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, sees complacency in the market, highlighting speculative flows into unprofitable stocks. —

Michael Considine, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 When global volatility calls for better domestic execution, Washington often falls into complacency, preferring talk over action. —

Dan Romito, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026 The Austrian insisted that his team would be looking to win in Florence and there would be no complacency from his players despite their comfortable lead in the tie. —

Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 This awareness prevents the complacency that precedes disaster. —

Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for complacency

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Noun

The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.

— Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026