complacence

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of self-satisfaction, especially when accomplishing little or no actual achievement.

  - "The company's complacence led to a lack of innovation and eventual bankruptcy."
  - "His complacence in his job led him to overlook important details."

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Synonyms

self-complacency , self-satisfaction

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with complacence
accomplice , complice , complex , perplex

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Variants

List of all variants of complacence that leads to same result
complacence , complacences

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'complacere' meaning 'to please' or 'agree with'.

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Trivia

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1. Complacence is often considered a major cause of business failures.

2. The term 'complacence' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. Complacence is a common trait in addiction, as addicts become complacent in their destructive behaviors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Overconfidence: Complacence and overconfidence are related concepts, as both involve a lack of awareness or concern for potential problems or risks.

2. Satisfaction: Complacence is a type of satisfaction, but it is a dangerous one as it can lead to a lack of motivation or progress.

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Culture

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Complacence is often depicted in literature and art as a negative trait, leading to downfall or failure. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth's complacence in her evil deeds leads to her ultimate demise.

How to Memorize "complacence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sitting comfortably, feeling satisfied with their accomplishments, but not taking any action to improve or move forward.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'complacence' with a smug or self-satisfied expression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-O-M-P-L-A-C-E-N-C-E' to remember the definition: 'Comfortable, Overconfident, Misled, Preventing, Achievement, Complacency, Enables, Negative, Consequences, Ends'.

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