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self-complacency

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun self-complacency has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

Self-complacency

Definition:

Self-complacency refers to a state of smug satisfaction or excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements, abilities, or qualities.

Senses:

1. Noun: A feeling of contentment or pride in oneself.

2. Noun: A lack of awareness or concern for one's shortcomings or deficiencies.

Usage:

Sense 1:

- Mary's self-complacency was evident when she flaunted her numerous awards.

- He enjoyed the self-complacency that came from knowing he had accomplished his goals.

- She basked in a sense of self-complacency after delivering a flawless performance.

Sense 2:

- His self-complacency prevented him from realizing the need for self-improvement.

- The team's self-complacency led to their defeat in the second half of the game.

- The executive's self-complacency caused him to overlook the changing market trends.

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