complacency

Значение (Английский)

  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.

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Произносится как (IPA)
/kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/
Этимология (Английский)

In summary

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

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