complacency

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Noun complacency has 1 sense

complacency, complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfaction - the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
--₁ is a kind of satisfaction
--₁ has particulars: smugness

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Complacency

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often accompanied by unawareness of potential dangers or problems.

Sample Sentence: Complacency can be dangerous as it prevents individuals from striving for improvement and growth in their lives.

Sense 2: Satisfaction with one's achievements, accompanied by a lack of motivation to continue progressing.

Sample Sentence: After achieving great success in his career, John fell into complacency and stopped putting in effort to further develop his skills.

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