noun
- plural of complacence; a state of self-satisfied contentment, often without awareness of potential problems or dangers
Usage: Usually uncountable in singular form; plural form emphasizes multiple instances or aspects of complacency
Examples
- The team's complacences after their early victories led to their eventual defeat.
- We must guard against the complacences that arise from past success.
- The company's complacences about market trends caused it to lose competitive advantage.
- His complacences about his health prevented him from seeking medical attention sooner.
- The government warned against complacences regarding national security threats.