Definition of COMPLACENCY

complacency

Meanings

Plural: complacencies

Noun

  • the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
    • "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
  • A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.
  • An instance of self-satisfaction.
  • Passivity as a result of contentment with the current situation.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

complacence, self-complacency, self-satisfaction

Scrabble Score: 24

complacency is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
complacency is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
complacency is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 30

complacency is a valid Words With Friends word