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
Uncertainty about the answer to this question has shaken Washington out of its complacency.
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Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
The killer is a man who, for all his delusions, pokes at the other men’s complacency and domesticity — making this thriller a forerunner of everything from Easy Rider to The Hitcher to Collateral.
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—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Success, while desirable, can breed complacency and even a sense of entitlement, thus diluting urgency.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
History shows voters punish complacency when lawmakers ignore the mandate that sent them to Washington.
—Erick Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
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Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025
The killer is a man who, for all his delusions, pokes at the other men’s complacency and domesticity — making this thriller a forerunner of everything from Easy Rider to The Hitcher to Collateral.
20.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Success, while desirable, can breed complacency and even a sense of entitlement, thus diluting urgency.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
History shows voters punish complacency when lawmakers ignore the mandate that sent them to Washington.
—Erick Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for complacency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
Noun
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Those looking for more novelty to tote around this fall might enjoy the vanity cases and tidy little boxes from Hermès and Victoria Beckham.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with a double vanity, a seamless glass shower, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Self-serving bias is built-in to protect your ego unfairly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Put that duck-slayer ego to the side and don’t be afraid to ask a few questions about conditions and hazards.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Exceptional Restaurants from Culinary Icons Peerless gastronomy is a cornerstone of Italian culture–a perennial point of pride that Forte Village champions with one of the most dynamic and diverse culinary landscapes in luxury hospitality.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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The failure to heed early warnings from experts like Makary and Bhattacharya—now in positions to reshape federal health policy—underscores the arrogance of it all.—
Houman Hemmati,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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One of the habits of being trustworthy is being humble, so when assertiveness tips into arrogance this is a red flag for potential clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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