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complacence

noun
/kəmˈpleɪsəns/

Meaning

a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger

Example Sentences

His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.

Synonyms

self-satisfaction, smugness, contentment, self-approval

Antonyms

concern, dissatisfaction, vigilance

Collocations

dangerous complacence, show complacence, with complacence, complacence about

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