Complacency
/kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/noun
A feeling of smug satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
Did you know?Historically, complacency was linked to a sense of self-satisfaction that could lead to a downfall, making it a dangerous mindset in both personal and societal contexts.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
complacentem
“pleasing, agreeable, satisfying”
Middle French
Middle French
complacent
“self-satisfied, contented”
17th Century
English
complacency
“a state of being pleased with oneself”
Modern English
English
complacency
“a smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself”
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