complacency
noun/kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
Frequency rank: #12,369 most common English word
Meaning
A feeling of self-satisfied unconcern, often unaware of potential dangers or problems.
Example sentence
The team's complacency after their early success caused them to stop practicing as hard as before.
Synonyms & related words
- smugness
- self-satisfaction
- indifference
- carelessness
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