as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a momentary complacency that was quickly dispelled by the shock of cold reality
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Recent Examples of complacency
And of course, if we aren’t motivated in the first place, complacency is almost inevitable.
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who wrote the book The Black Swan about unpredictable events, said the current environment is similar to what existed during previous collapses, pointing to complacency in the market and the earlier era of low rates that taught people to avoid conservative investments.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Even more, er, fascinating is that such anodyne language can be used to describe a filmmaker who has always been determined to jolt the viewer out of any sense of complacency.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
But even the best-performing individuals need guidance to avoid complacency, continue growing, and reach new heights.
—Ruth Gotian
andy Lopata, Harvard Business Review, 19 Aug. 2024
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who wrote the book The Black Swan about unpredictable events, said the current environment is similar to what existed during previous collapses, pointing to complacency in the market and the earlier era of low rates that taught people to avoid conservative investments.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Even more, er, fascinating is that such anodyne language can be used to describe a filmmaker who has always been determined to jolt the viewer out of any sense of complacency.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
But even the best-performing individuals need guidance to avoid complacency, continue growing, and reach new heights.
—Ruth Gotian
andy Lopata, Harvard Business Review, 19 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for complacency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
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Elsewhere is a bar/parlor room, as well as an inviting primary suite that comes complete with a Juliette balcony, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath flaunting dual vanities and a large shower.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Grand suites have separate in-room dining tables and some even have bathtubs and dual-sink stone vanities.Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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This leads to a heartfelt exploration of ego, humility, and legacy.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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But fame and success ultimately released any reluctance to speak out, and seemed to loosen his ego as well.Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite her standout performance, Keith took most pride in Northwood’s historic victory.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah has long justified reckless wars against Israel with appeals to pan-Arab pride: The liberation of Palestine was worth any sacrifice.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dastmalchian gets to play it all — disbelief, arrogance, grieving, terrified — sometimes in the same moment.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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These things are a big investment of time and to have not one, but two of them that might otherwise have had a reasonable expectation of success — probably arrogance on my part — but still, many times an author who gets published once can get published a second time.Choire Sicha, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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