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
Some choose complacency — seduced by comfort and the illusion that someone else will do the hard work of changing things.
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F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Of course, the line between confidence and complacency can be a thin one for investors.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 10 July 2025
At any rate, complacency about energy security would appear to be shortsighted.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Of course, the best fictions run the gamut from complacency to catastrophe.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
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F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Of course, the line between confidence and complacency can be a thin one for investors.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 10 July 2025
At any rate, complacency about energy security would appear to be shortsighted.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Of course, the best fictions run the gamut from complacency to catastrophe.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
Noun
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Accessibility and Sustainability Mii amo features one ADA-compliant 400-square-foot Casita, complete with a king-size bed, a roll-in shower, a tub with a permanent seat, and an accessible double vanity.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Distinctive elements: White oak vanity; brass fixtures; quartz countertops; Asian wallpaper.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Such braggadocio is just more evidence of a narcissistic ego.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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True allyship requires checking one's ego at the door, prioritizing what's right over being right, and humbly learning from others.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Leo season says to take pride in your accomplishments and put them on display.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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In the final episode of The Cosby Show, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable is beaming with pride—his only son is graduating college.—
Mychal Denzel Smith,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Putin’s arrogance in wanting total Ukrainian surrender could prove his downfall, if only Trump sticks to his position.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The arrogance wasn’t hers alone; many people have tried to assign the Tully monster a place in the tree of life since it was first discovered 70 years ago.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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