complacency

Etymology

Late Middle English complacence, from Late Latin complacentia . Compare French complaisance.

noun

  1. A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
  2. An instance of self-satisfaction.
  3. Passivity as a result of contentment with the current situation.

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