Definition of Complacency
a feeling of self-satisfaction that makes one unaware of one’s environment
Examples of Complacency in a sentence
Because of the complacency of the guards, enemy spies were able to sneak into the castle. 🔊
Jill’s husband was not able to see through his veil of complacency until Jill left him for another man. 🔊
Despite rumors of a rapist in the area, Carol’s complacency led her to believe it was safe to run alone in the park at night. 🔊
The world’s complacency allowed Hitler to invade Poland and start World War II. 🔊
With a sense of complacency, the foolish rabbit took a nap during his race against the turtle. 🔊
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