complacence

noun

kəm-ˈplā-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce complacence (audio)
Definition of complacencenext
1
as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements the complacence of some of the rich kids at the exclusive private school

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2
as in disregard
lack of interest or concern someone who displayed a startling complacence toward his own financial plight

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Recent Examples of complacence But surely there must be a place for civil disobedience and protest that is sufficiently disruptive to rouse people from complacence. — Yochai Benkler, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2012 The campaign used Ivancie’s complacence. — oregonlive, 1 Feb. 2022 Overwhelming military strength encouraged complacence. — T.h. Breen, The New York Review of Books, 2 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacence
  1. vanity
  2. disregard
  3. ego
  4. indifference
  5. pride
  6. complacency
  7. arrogance
Noun
  • Although technology is a ubiquitous part of this production, the piece has practically nothing to say about it, other than acknowledging its mere existence — technology is related to vanity, and a front-facing selfie camera is like a mirror.
    — Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.
    — Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • The Courts are the last barrier to Trump's chaotic disregard for the Constitution.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • For many Democrats in Congress, the failure to hold Trump’s national security team accountable signals a broader disregard for truth and accountability.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of disregard
Noun
  • Consider: One of the key reasons Salke was hired away from NBC seven years ago was because she was known as a talent-friendly exec who knew how to massage the egos of the writers, actors, and producers who keep Hollywood running.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Of course, there are cases where a healthy ego is necessary.
    — Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of ego
Noun
  • At the time, Riley wasn’t even talking about Herro, but rather of another year of seeming regular-season indifference from Jimmy Butler and the sometimes schedule of the since-dealt disgruntled forward Still, that’s what made last week’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks so meaningful for Herro.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
  • An informal survey of non-students around downtown Elon Wednesday suggested at least a touch of indifference.
    — Josh Shaffer, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of indifference
Noun
  • Taylor said the team hopes to host a contingent of young players from local club teams, and college players take pride in interacting with them.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Plus, the brand takes pride in their meticulous craftsmanship, with each hat requiring approximately 22 hours to complete.
    — Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of pride
Noun
  • That complacency evaporated as of April 2, when Trump unveiled a tariff regime that was much harsher than anyone expected.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • All season long, he’s been vocal about combating complacency.
    — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of complacency
Noun
  • Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.
    — Joao Mendes-Roter, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Complacence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacence. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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