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complacency

noun
kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

Meaning

Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Being satisfied with current state and not trying to improve.

Example Sentences

His complacency led to a decline in his performance.

Too much complacency can hinder personal growth.

Synonyms

Self-satisfaction, Contentment, Smugness
Entry 1
Self-satisfaction, Contentment, Smugness
Entry 2
Self-satisfaction, Contentment, Smugness

Antonyms

Ambition, Dissatisfaction, Motivation, Awareness, Concern, Vigilance
Entry 1
Ambition, Dissatisfaction, Motivation
Entry 2
Awareness, Concern, Vigilance

Related Vocabularies

a person, company, or country that makes or grows something
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a legal agreement where a person borrows money to buy property and pays it back over time
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

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