Associations to the word «Complacency»

Wiktionary

COMPLACENCY, noun. A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
COMPLACENCY, noun. An instance of self-satisfaction.

Dictionary definition

COMPLACENCY, noun. The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke