Meaning of the word complacency in English
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complacency
US /kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/
UK /kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/
Noun
a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
Example:
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There is no room for complacency if we want to stay ahead of the competition.
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The team's complacency led to an unexpected defeat in the final minutes.