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
Loyalty can risk existing on the same coin as complacency.
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Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
My surprise bear encounter was a good reminder that complacency kills.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Haenel announced her retirement from cinema, citing the complacency and indifference of the French industry to the #MeToo movement as the reason.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
The same commute, same restaurants for lunch, same conversations over dinner equal stagnant methods and complacency.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
My surprise bear encounter was a good reminder that complacency kills.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Haenel announced her retirement from cinema, citing the complacency and indifference of the French industry to the #MeToo movement as the reason.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
The same commute, same restaurants for lunch, same conversations over dinner equal stagnant methods and complacency.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for complacency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Managing egos is unavoidable, but having to manage someone’s ego right from the start is not a positive indicator of things to come.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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But how did egos not get in the way, especially after the seasons Prince and Conner had in 2023?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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Higher education takes pride in its ability to change lives and provide future financial stability for nearly all who come through our doors.—
Karen Weaver,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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For Kuyt, there is a deep sense of pride about Slot’s impact at Anfield.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.—
Joao Mendes-Roter,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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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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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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