Meaning of complacency in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/

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  1. Noun

    complacency

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from medieval Latin complacentia, from Latin complacere‘to please’

    Definitions

    1. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

    Examples

    • « his complacency was absolutely disgusting »

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