complacency
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A feeling of quiet satisfaction that stops someone from noticing danger or trying to improve.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
smugness
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Years of success bred a _____ that left the company unprepared for new competitors."
Answer: complacency
In your own words, what does "complacency" mean?
A feeling of quiet satisfaction that stops someone from noticing danger or trying to improve.
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