complacency

Meaning

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

Synonyms

complacence

self-satisfaction

satisfaction

smugness

self-complacency

placidity

good humour

gratification

contentment

favour

gloating

good nature

grace

graciousness

happiness

pleasure

relaxation

rest

coxcombry

assuagement

complancence

benevolence

boastfulness

comfort

complaisance

conceit

contentedness

delight

ease

Translations

complacencia

autocompiacimento

suffisance

Selbstzufriedenheit

Wohlbehagen

complaisance

autosatisfaction

fatuité

rahat

Selbstgefälligkeit

compiacimento

zelfgenoegzaamheid

satisfaction

complaença

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: complacence

Cognate with French: complaisance

In summary

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